Montz, LA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Montz, St. Charles County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Montz?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 56 days in the Upper St. Charles forecast zone and St. Charles County — the most common reported hazard around Montz, mostly in April and July. Next come flash flooding (46 days) and flooding (3 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 56 | May 2026 | Dec 9, 2004 · $75,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 46 | Jun 2026 | Sep 11, 2024 · $53 million damage |
| Flooding | 3 | Jan 1998 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Jun 2008 | Jun 7, 2001 · $500,000 damage |
| Storm surge | 1 | Sep 1998 | — |
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 St. Charles forecast zone and St. Charles County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Montz?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHDC (Hammond, LA), about 34 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 Montz | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHDC Hammond, LA | 34 mi north | 2,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLIX New Orleans, LA | 44 mi east-northeast | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMOB Mobile, AL | 140 mi east-northeast | 16,200 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 Montz
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 135 tornadoes within 25 miles of Montz, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in February and May. The strongest was an F4 on December 6, 1983, which passed about 4 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF0 on October 26, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 110 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 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 Montz'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.
Montz radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Montz, LA?
KHDC (Hammond, LA), about 34 miles north. KLIX (New Orleans, LA) is 44 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Montz?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Montz the lowest scan from KHDC is about 2,200 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Montz 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 Montz, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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