Walker, LA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Walker, Livingston County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Walker?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 121 days in the Northern Livingston forecast zone and Livingston County — the most common reported hazard around Walker, mostly in June and April. Next come excessive heat (26 days) and flash flooding (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 121 | Jun 2026 | May 14, 2008 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 26 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Jun 2026 | Aug 12, 2016 · $576 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jul 2022 | Jul 22, 2022 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 1 | Sep 2024 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 1 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Storm surge | 1 | Sep 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 Northern Livingston forecast zone and Livingston County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Walker?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHDC (Hammond, LA), about 27 miles east. 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 Walker | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHDC Hammond, LA | 27 mi east | 1,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLIX New Orleans, LA | 63 mi east | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPOE Fort Polk, LA | 133 mi west-northwest | 15,100 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 Walker
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 139 tornadoes within 25 miles of Walker, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F3 on February 6, 1953, which passed about 10 miles east of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on October 26, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 229 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.75-inch hail on June 20, 2023.
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 Walker'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.
Walker radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Walker, LA?
KHDC (Hammond, LA), about 27 miles east. KLIX (New Orleans, LA) is 63 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Walker?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Walker the lowest scan from KHDC is about 1,600 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Walker 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 Walker, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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