Quitman, LA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Quitman, Jackson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Quitman?
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 Quitman, 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 Quitman?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 66 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 Quitman | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 66 mi west | 5,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPOE Fort Polk, LA | 84 mi south | 7,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLCH Lake Charles, LA | 157 mi south | 19,500 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 Quitman
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 115 tornadoes within 25 miles of Quitman, 27 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F3 on September 12, 1961, which touched down about 9 miles south of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on December 26, 2024, which touched down about 5 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 267 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 23 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 Quitman'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.
Quitman radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Quitman, LA?
KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 66 miles west. KPOE (Fort Polk, LA) is 84 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Quitman?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Quitman the lowest scan from KSHV is about 5,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Quitman 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 Quitman, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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