Sikes, LA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sikes, Winn County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sikes?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 105 days in the Winn forecast zone and Winn County — the most common reported hazard around Sikes, mostly in June and April. Next come excessive heat (85 days) and flash flooding (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 105 | May 2026 | Jul 19, 2006 · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 85 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 28 | Jun 2026 | Jan 10, 2013 · $5,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 7 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2026 | Jan 7, 2010 · $100,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 5 | Oct 2020 | Sep 1, 2008 · $400,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Jun 2015 | Apr 7, 2014 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Dec 1998 | — |
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 Winn forecast zone and Winn County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Sikes?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPOE (Fort Polk, LA), about 70 miles south-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 Sikes | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPOE Fort Polk, LA | 70 mi south-southwest | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 83 mi west-northwest | 7,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLCH Lake Charles, LA | 142 mi south-southwest | 16,600 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 Sikes
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 94 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sikes, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and April. The strongest was an F4 on December 3, 1953, which passed about 20 miles south-southeast of town and caused 9 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on March 4, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 205 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 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 Sikes'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.
Sikes radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sikes, LA?
KPOE (Fort Polk, LA), about 70 miles south-southwest. KSHV (Shreveport, LA) is 83 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sikes?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sikes the lowest scan from KPOE is about 5,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Sikes 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 Sikes, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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