Poydras, LA Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Poydras, St. Bernard County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Poydras?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged a hurricane or tropical storm on 26 days in the Upper St. Bernard forecast zone and St. Bernard County — the most common reported hazard around Poydras, mostly in September and October. Next come excessive heat (22 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (22 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Hurricanes & tropical storms26Sep 2024Aug 28, 2005 · $1.8 billion damage
Excessive heat22Jul 2025—
Damaging thunderstorm winds22Feb 2026Nov 24, 2004 · $50,000 damage
Flash flooding20Apr 2025Jun 11, 2001 · $200,000 damage
Storm surge12Aug 2021Aug 29, 2005 · $3.0 billion damage
Lightning casualties & damage5May 2016Sep 4, 2004 · 1 death
Extreme cold & wind chill3Jan 2025—
High winds3Oct 2019Mar 1, 2010 · $5,000 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 Upper St. Bernard forecast zone and St. Bernard County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Poydras?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLIX (New Orleans, LA), about 33 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over PoydrasView
KLIX
New Orleans, LA		33 mi north2,100 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KHDC
Hammond, LA		55 mi northwest4,100 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KMOB
Mobile, AL		113 mi east-northeast11,700 ftLimited — 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 Poydras

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 106 tornadoes within 25 miles of Poydras, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and February. The strongest was an EF3 on March 22, 2022, which passed about 10 miles west-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on May 2, 2025, which touched down about 13 miles west of town.

Hail: 106 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on April 6, 1964.

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 Poydras'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.

Poydras radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Poydras, LA?

KLIX (New Orleans, LA), about 33 miles north. KHDC (Hammond, LA) is 55 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Poydras?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Poydras the lowest scan from KLIX is about 2,100 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.

Is TALON's radar for Poydras 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 Poydras, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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