Wilson, LA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wilson, East Feliciana County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wilson?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 53 days in the East Feliciana forecast zone and East Feliciana County — the most common reported hazard around Wilson, mostly in April and May. Next come excessive heat (23 days) and flash flooding (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 53 | Apr 2026 | Apr 10, 2024 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 23 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Apr 2025 | Aug 12, 2016 · $24 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 9 | Sep 2024 | Oct 2, 2002 · $5.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 7 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Jan 2014 | — |
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 East Feliciana forecast zone and East Feliciana County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Wilson?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHDC (Hammond, LA), about 50 miles southeast. 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 Wilson | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHDC Hammond, LA | 50 mi southeast | 3,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLIX New Orleans, LA | 86 mi east-southeast | 7,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPOE Fort Polk, LA | 112 mi west | 11,400 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 Wilson
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 75 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wilson, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF3 on December 16, 2019, which passed about 22 miles north-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on December 28, 2024, which passed about 22 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 91 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 4 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on March 29, 2011.
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 Wilson'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.
Wilson radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wilson, LA?
KHDC (Hammond, LA), about 50 miles southeast. KLIX (New Orleans, LA) is 86 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wilson?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wilson the lowest scan from KHDC is about 3,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Wilson 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 Wilson, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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