Springfield, LA Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Springfield, Livingston 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 Springfield?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 121 days in the Southern Livingston forecast zone and Livingston County — the most common reported hazard around Springfield, mostly in June and April. Next come excessive heat (27 days) and flash flooding (19 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds121Jun 2026May 14, 2008 · $100,000 damage
Excessive heat27Jul 2025—
Flash flooding19Jun 2026Aug 12, 2016 · $576 million damage
Lightning casualties & damage4Jul 2022Jul 22, 2022 · $500,000 damage
Storm surge3Sep 2024—
Extreme cold & wind chill2Jan 2026—
Hurricanes & tropical storms1Sep 2024Sep 11, 2024 · $30,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms1Jan 2025—

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 Southern Livingston forecast zone and Livingston County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Springfield?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHDC (Hammond, LA), about 10 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over SpringfieldView
KHDC
Hammond, LA		10 mi northeast500 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KLIX
New Orleans, LA		43 mi east2,900 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KDGX
Jackson, MS		132 mi north-northeast14,900 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 Springfield

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 146 tornadoes within 25 miles of Springfield, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and February. The strongest was an F4 on December 6, 1983, which passed about 25 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF0 on October 26, 2025, which touched down about 11 miles south-southwest of town.

Hail: 135 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on December 3, 1962.

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 Springfield'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.

Springfield radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Springfield, LA?

KHDC (Hammond, LA), about 10 miles northeast. KLIX (New Orleans, LA) is 43 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Springfield?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Springfield the lowest scan from KHDC is about 500 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.

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

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