Pearl River, LA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pearl River, St. Tammany County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pearl River?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 170 days in the Northern St. Tammany forecast zone and St. Tammany County — the most common reported hazard around Pearl River, mostly in August and June. Next come flash flooding (65 days) and excessive heat (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 170 | Jun 2026 | Jun 13, 2007 · 1 death · $60,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 65 | Jun 2026 | Mar 10, 2016 · $4.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 26 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 24 | Jun 2025 | Apr 27, 2016 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 13 | Dec 2022 | Aug 12, 2016 · $3.2 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Wildfires | 1 | Aug 2023 | Aug 28, 2023 · $20,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 1 | Sep 2024 | Sep 11, 2024 · $60,000 damage |
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 Northern St. Tammany forecast zone and St. Tammany County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Pearl River?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLIX (New Orleans, LA), about 5 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 Pearl River | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLIX New Orleans, LA | 5 mi west-southwest | 200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KHDC Hammond, LA | 40 mi west-northwest | 2,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMOB Mobile, AL | 92 mi east-northeast | 8,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Pearl River
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 149 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pearl River, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an EF3 on February 7, 2017, which passed about 25 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on March 15, 2025, which passed about 21 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 126 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 24, 1988.
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 Pearl River'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.
Pearl River radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pearl River, LA?
KLIX (New Orleans, LA), about 5 miles west-southwest. KHDC (Hammond, LA) is 40 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Pearl River?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Pearl River the lowest scan from KLIX is about 200 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Pearl River 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 Pearl River, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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