Tullos, LA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Tullos, La Salle County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Tullos?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 85 days in the La Salle forecast zone and La Salle County — the most common reported hazard around Tullos, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (65 days) and flash flooding (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 85 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 65 | Mar 2026 | Mar 28, 2014 · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 25 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 7 | Oct 2020 | Sep 1, 2008 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 7 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2026 | Jan 7, 2010 · $75,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Dec 1998 | — |
| High winds | 1 | Oct 2002 | — |
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 La Salle forecast zone and La Salle County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Tullos?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPOE (Fort Polk, LA), about 60 miles 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 Tullos | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPOE Fort Polk, LA | 60 mi southwest | 4,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 99 mi west-northwest | 9,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLCH Lake Charles, LA | 128 mi south-southwest | 14,100 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 Tullos
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 69 tornadoes within 25 miles of Tullos, 26 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and November. The strongest was an F4 on December 3, 1953, which crossed near town and caused 9 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 26, 2025, which passed about 22 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 159 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on March 7, 1998.
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 Tullos'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.
Tullos radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Tullos, LA?
KPOE (Fort Polk, LA), about 60 miles southwest. KSHV (Shreveport, LA) is 99 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Tullos?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Tullos the lowest scan from KPOE is about 4,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Tullos 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 Tullos, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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