Romeville, LA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Romeville, St. James County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Romeville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 29 days in the St. James forecast zone and St. James County — the most common reported hazard around Romeville, mostly in May and March. Next come excessive heat (24 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (13 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 29 | May 2026 | Mar 26, 2009 · $25,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 24 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 13 | Sep 2024 | Aug 29, 2021 · 1 death · $250 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Sep 2024 | Sep 11, 2024 · $18 million damage |
| Flooding | 7 | Aug 2016 | Aug 15, 2016 · $291,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 4 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Storm surge | 4 | Sep 2024 | Aug 28, 2012 · $8.5 million 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 St. James forecast zone and St. James County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Romeville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHDC (Hammond, LA), about 40 miles northeast. 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 Romeville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHDC Hammond, LA | 40 mi northeast | 2,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLIX New Orleans, LA | 63 mi east-northeast | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLCH Lake Charles, LA | 143 mi west | 16,800 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 Romeville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 120 tornadoes within 25 miles of Romeville, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F4 on December 6, 1983, which passed about 18 miles east of town. The most recent was an EF0 on October 26, 2025, which touched down about 17 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 97 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on June 20, 2023.
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 Romeville'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.
Romeville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Romeville, LA?
KHDC (Hammond, LA), about 40 miles northeast. KLIX (New Orleans, LA) is 63 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Romeville?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Romeville the lowest scan from KHDC is about 2,600 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Romeville 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 Romeville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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