Roseland, LA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Roseland, Tangipahoa County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Roseland?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 144 days in the Northern Tangipahoa forecast zone and Tangipahoa County — the most common reported hazard around Roseland, mostly in April and June. Next come excessive heat (23 days) and flash flooding (21 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 144 | May 2026 | Jan 19, 2001 · $70,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 23 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 21 | May 2026 | Aug 12, 2016 · 2 deaths · $629 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 19 | Mar 2026 | Apr 11, 2012 · 2 deaths |
| Flooding | 6 | Aug 2016 | Aug 13, 2016 · 1 death · $315 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 5 | Sep 2024 | Aug 29, 2021 · 2 deaths · $100 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 3 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Jan 2026 | — |
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 Tangipahoa forecast zone and Tangipahoa County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Roseland?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHDC (Hammond, LA), about 18 miles south-southeast. 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 Roseland | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHDC Hammond, LA | 18 mi south-southeast | 1,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLIX New Orleans, LA | 50 mi southeast | 3,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDGX Jackson, MS | 109 mi north-northeast | 11,000 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 Roseland
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 141 tornadoes within 25 miles of Roseland, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and February. The strongest was an EF4 on March 15, 2025, which passed about 12 miles north of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on October 26, 2025, which touched down about 15 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 125 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 2 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on January 21, 2016.
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 Roseland'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.
Roseland radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Roseland, LA?
KHDC (Hammond, LA), about 18 miles south-southeast. KLIX (New Orleans, LA) is 50 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Roseland?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Roseland the lowest scan from KHDC is about 1,000 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Roseland 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 Roseland, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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