Martin, LA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Martin, Red River County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Martin?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 87 days in the Red River forecast zone and Red River County — the most common reported hazard around Martin, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (81 days) and flash flooding (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 87 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 81 | Jan 2026 | May 28, 2017 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Jun 2026 | Aug 1, 1996 · $5,000 damage |
| Flooding | 7 | Jan 2024 | Oct 15, 2009 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 7 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Dec 2000 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2026 | Jan 7, 2010 · $75,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 5 | Oct 2020 | Sep 13, 2008 · $150,000 damage |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996–2026 (the latest year is partial). A "day" is a date with at least one report in the Red River forecast zone and Red River County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Martin?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 44 miles northwest. Radar beams climb as they travel, so the height of the lowest scan over town decides how low in a storm the radar can see.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Martin | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 44 mi northwest | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPOE Fort Polk, LA | 67 mi south-southeast | 5,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLCH Lake Charles, LA | 136 mi south | 15,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
Beam height is the center of the 0.5° scan above the radar, with standard refraction. Mountains near a radar can block it further.
Tornado & hail history near Martin
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 107 tornadoes within 25 miles of Martin, 27 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F3 on February 12, 1950, which passed about 6 miles west-northwest of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 6, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 235 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 9, 2024.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center — tornadoes 1950–2025, hail 1955–2025. Distances are to each tornado's track; ratings before February 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
On TALON you get Martin's live radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks with arrival times and NWS warnings free; close-up radar and rotation detection are part of TALON Pro.
Martin radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Martin, LA?
KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 44 miles northwest. KPOE (Fort Polk, LA) is 67 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Martin?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Martin the lowest scan from KSHV is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Martin free?
Yes — the US radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and NWS warnings are free in any browser. Close-up radar, rotation detection and longer forecasts are part of TALON Pro.
Should I rely on radar for my safety?
No app replaces official warnings. When the National Weather Service issues a warning for Martin, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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