Timberlane, LA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Timberlane, Jefferson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Timberlane?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 81 days in the Upper Jefferson forecast zone and Jefferson County — the most common reported hazard around Timberlane, mostly in April and May. Next come flash flooding (61 days) and excessive heat (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 81 | Jul 2025 | Jan 17, 2004 · $350,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 61 | Jun 2026 | Sep 11, 2024 · $40 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 24 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 16 | Jun 2022 | Jun 29, 2022 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 11 | Jul 2020 | Aug 8, 2001 · $5,000 damage |
| Storm surge | 3 | Oct 2001 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 1 | Sep 2024 | Sep 11, 2024 · $1.0 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 Upper Jefferson forecast zone and Jefferson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Timberlane?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLIX (New Orleans, LA), about 34 miles north-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 Timberlane | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLIX New Orleans, LA | 34 mi north-northeast | 2,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KHDC Hammond, LA | 50 mi north-northwest | 3,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMOB Mobile, AL | 120 mi east-northeast | 12,800 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 Timberlane
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 117 tornadoes within 25 miles of Timberlane, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF3 on March 22, 2022, which passed about 2 miles west-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on May 2, 2025, which touched down about 5 miles west of town.
Hail: 131 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on April 6, 1964.
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 Timberlane'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.
Timberlane radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Timberlane, LA?
KLIX (New Orleans, LA), about 34 miles north-northeast. KHDC (Hammond, LA) is 50 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Timberlane?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Timberlane the lowest scan from KLIX is about 2,100 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Timberlane 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 Timberlane, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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