White Castle, LA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for White Castle, Iberville County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits White Castle?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 46 days in the Iberville forecast zone and Iberville County — the most common reported hazard around White Castle, mostly in June and July. Next come excessive heat (24 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (11 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 46 | Mar 2026 | May 15, 2008 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 24 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 11 | Sep 2024 | Aug 29, 2021 · $10 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Apr 2025 | Jun 6, 2001 · $150,000 damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Aug 2016 | Aug 15, 2016 · $6.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 5 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 5 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | May 2019 | Jun 17, 1997 · $80,000 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 Iberville forecast zone and Iberville County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover White Castle?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHDC (Hammond, LA), about 51 miles east-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 White Castle | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHDC Hammond, LA | 51 mi east-northeast | 3,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLIX New Orleans, LA | 80 mi east | 6,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLCH Lake Charles, LA | 124 mi west | 13,300 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 White Castle
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 95 tornadoes within 25 miles of White Castle, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F3 on September 16, 1971, which passed about 21 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on March 4, 2025, which touched down about 11 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 156 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 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 White Castle'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.
White Castle radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to White Castle, LA?
KHDC (Hammond, LA), about 51 miles east-northeast. KLIX (New Orleans, LA) is 80 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in White Castle?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over White Castle the lowest scan from KHDC is about 3,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for White Castle 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 White Castle, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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