Mathews, LA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mathews, Lafourche County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mathews?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 57 days in the Upper Lafourche forecast zone and Lafourche County — the most common reported hazard around Mathews, mostly in May and April. Next come flash flooding (19 days) and lightning casualties & damage (6 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 57 | May 2025 | Aug 14, 1999 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Jun 2026 | Apr 14, 2015 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Mar 2016 | Mar 18, 2016 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 4 | Oct 2000 | Oct 6, 2000 · $30,000 damage |
| Storm surge | 3 | Oct 2001 | — |
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 Upper Lafourche forecast zone and Lafourche County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Mathews?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHDC (Hammond, LA), about 59 miles north. 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 Mathews | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHDC Hammond, LA | 59 mi north | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLIX New Orleans, LA | 63 mi northeast | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMOB Mobile, AL | 155 mi east-northeast | 19,100 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 Mathews
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 91 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mathews, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in November and May. The strongest was an F4 on October 3, 1964, which touched down about 13 miles east-southeast of town and caused 22 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on October 26, 2025, which passed about 20 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 73 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on June 20, 2023.
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 Mathews'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.
Mathews radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mathews, LA?
KHDC (Hammond, LA), about 59 miles north. KLIX (New Orleans, LA) is 63 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Mathews?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Mathews the lowest scan from KHDC is about 4,400 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Mathews 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 Mathews, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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