North Hodge, LA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for North Hodge, Jackson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits North Hodge?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 86 days in the Jackson forecast zone and Jackson County — the most common reported hazard around North Hodge, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (82 days) and flash flooding (15 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 86 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 82 | Mar 2026 | Apr 4, 2008 · $300,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 15 | Mar 2025 | Mar 8, 2016 · $560,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 8 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2026 | Jan 24, 2026 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Dec 2000 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 5 | Oct 2020 | Aug 27, 2020 · 1 death |
| High winds | 1 | Oct 2002 | — |
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 Jackson forecast zone and Jackson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover North Hodge?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 67 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 North Hodge | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 67 mi west | 5,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPOE Fort Polk, LA | 79 mi south | 6,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLCH Lake Charles, LA | 152 mi south-southwest | 18,500 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 North Hodge
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 123 tornadoes within 25 miles of North Hodge, 28 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF4 on November 29, 2010, which passed about 23 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF1 on December 26, 2024, which touched down about 10 miles north of town.
Hail: 241 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 22 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on January 20, 2010.
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 North Hodge'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.
North Hodge radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to North Hodge, LA?
KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 67 miles west. KPOE (Fort Polk, LA) is 79 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in North Hodge?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over North Hodge the lowest scan from KSHV is about 5,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for North Hodge 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 North Hodge, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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