Zwolle, LA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Zwolle, Sabine County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Zwolle?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 102 days in the Sabine forecast zone and Sabine County — the most common reported hazard around Zwolle, mostly in June and May. Next come excessive heat (82 days) and flash flooding (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 102 | May 2026 | May 28, 2024 · 2 deaths |
| Excessive heat | 82 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 30 | Jun 2026 | Mar 30, 2008 · $2.0 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 6 | Oct 2020 | Sep 1, 2008 · $2.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 6 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2026 | Jan 24, 2026 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jul 2015 | Jul 4, 2015 · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 3 | May 2016 | — |
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 Sabine forecast zone and Sabine County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Zwolle?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPOE (Fort Polk, LA), about 52 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 Zwolle | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPOE Fort Polk, LA | 52 mi southeast | 3,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 57 mi north-northwest | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLCH Lake Charles, LA | 108 mi south-southeast | 10,800 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 Zwolle
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 80 tornadoes within 25 miles of Zwolle, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F3 on February 12, 1950, which crossed near town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on March 28, 2025, which passed about 24 miles west of town.
Hail: 166 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 11, 1962.
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 Zwolle'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.
Zwolle radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Zwolle, LA?
KPOE (Fort Polk, LA), about 52 miles southeast. KSHV (Shreveport, LA) is 57 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Zwolle?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Zwolle the lowest scan from KPOE is about 3,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Zwolle 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 Zwolle, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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