Mooringsport, LA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mooringsport, Caddo County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mooringsport?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 259 days in the Caddo forecast zone and Caddo County — the most common reported hazard around Mooringsport, mostly in June and May. Next come excessive heat (102 days) and flash flooding (92 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 259 | Jun 2026 | Jan 11, 2020 · 1 death · $125,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 102 | Aug 2025 | Jul 1, 1998 · 6 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 92 | Jun 2026 | Jun 3, 2023 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 34 | Sep 2025 | Jul 4, 2011 · 2 deaths · $50,000 damage |
| Flooding | 26 | Jun 2024 | Jun 1, 2015 · $8.2 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 12 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Dec 2000 | Dec 12, 2000 · 1 death · $27 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2026 | Jan 24, 2026 · 2 deaths |
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 Caddo forecast zone and Caddo County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Mooringsport?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 17 miles south-southeast. 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 Mooringsport | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 17 mi south-southeast | 900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPOE Fort Polk, LA | 120 mi south-southeast | 12,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 178 mi north-northeast | 24,100 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 Mooringsport
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 188 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mooringsport, 52 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on February 12, 1950, which passed about 22 miles east-southeast of town and caused 18 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on September 24, 2025, which touched down about 13 miles east of town.
Hail: 735 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 87 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 23, 2000.
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 Mooringsport'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.
Mooringsport radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mooringsport, LA?
KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 17 miles south-southeast. KPOE (Fort Polk, LA) is 120 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Mooringsport?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Mooringsport the lowest scan from KSHV is about 900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Mooringsport 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 Mooringsport, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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