Minden, LA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Minden, Webster County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Minden?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 150 days in the Webster forecast zone and Webster County — the most common reported hazard around Minden, mostly in June and April. Next come excessive heat (87 days) and flash flooding (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 150 | Jun 2026 | Apr 5, 2022 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 87 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 34 | May 2025 | Jul 28, 2009 · $500,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 14 | Jun 2023 | Jun 14, 2023 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 11 | Jan 2026 | Jan 9, 2011 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 9 | Nov 2009 | Oct 4, 2009 · $500,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Dec 2000 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2026 | Jan 7, 1997 · 1 death |
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 Webster forecast zone and Webster County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Minden?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 35 miles west-southwest. 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 Minden | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 35 mi west-southwest | 2,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPOE Fort Polk, LA | 103 mi south | 10,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 164 mi north-northeast | 21,000 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 Minden
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 130 tornadoes within 25 miles of Minden, 34 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and November. The strongest was an F4 on February 12, 1950, which passed about 14 miles west-northwest of town and caused 18 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 6, 2025, which touched down about 19 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 396 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 46 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on February 11, 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 Minden'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.
Minden radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Minden, LA?
KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 35 miles west-southwest. KPOE (Fort Polk, LA) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Minden?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Minden the lowest scan from KSHV is about 2,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Minden 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 Minden, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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