Maurice, LA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Maurice, Vermilion County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Maurice?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 61 days in the Upper Vermilion forecast zone and Vermilion County — the most common reported hazard around Maurice, mostly in August and May. Next come flash flooding (24 days) and lightning casualties & damage (6 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 61 | Oct 2025 | Dec 9, 2004 · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 24 | May 2025 | May 17, 2021 · 1 death · $30,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | May 2021 | Apr 5, 1997 · $320,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Aug 2016 | Aug 14, 2016 · $75 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 1 | Jan 2025 | — |
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 Vermilion forecast zone and Vermilion County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Maurice?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLCH (Lake Charles, LA), about 65 miles west. 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 Maurice | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLCH Lake Charles, LA | 65 mi west | 5,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPOE Fort Polk, LA | 89 mi northwest | 8,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHDC Hammond, LA | 106 mi east-northeast | 10,500 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 Maurice
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 199 tornadoes within 25 miles of Maurice, 41 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and October. The strongest was an F3 on November 7, 1957, which passed about 18 miles north of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 10, 2025, which touched down about 7 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 161 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on April 7, 2003.
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 Maurice'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.
Maurice radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Maurice, LA?
KLCH (Lake Charles, LA), about 65 miles west. KPOE (Fort Polk, LA) is 89 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Maurice?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Maurice the lowest scan from KLCH is about 5,200 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Maurice 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 Maurice, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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