Olla, LA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Olla, La Salle County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Olla?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 85 days in the La Salle forecast zone and La Salle County — the most common reported hazard around Olla, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (65 days) and flash flooding (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 85 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 65 | Mar 2026 | Mar 28, 2014 · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 25 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 7 | Oct 2020 | Sep 1, 2008 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 7 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2026 | Jan 7, 2010 · $75,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Dec 1998 | — |
| 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 La Salle forecast zone and La Salle County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Olla?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPOE (Fort Polk, LA), about 67 miles 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 Olla | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPOE Fort Polk, LA | 67 mi southwest | 5,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 101 mi west-northwest | 9,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDGX Jackson, MS | 135 mi east-northeast | 15,300 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 Olla
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 67 tornadoes within 25 miles of Olla, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and November. The strongest was an F4 on December 3, 1953, which passed about 7 miles southwest of town and caused 9 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on March 4, 2025, which touched down about 9 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 134 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 9, 2021.
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 Olla'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.
Olla radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Olla, LA?
KPOE (Fort Polk, LA), about 67 miles southwest. KSHV (Shreveport, LA) is 101 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Olla?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Olla the lowest scan from KPOE is about 5,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Olla 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 Olla, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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