Alcorn State University, MS Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Alcorn State University, Claiborne County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Alcorn State University?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 131 days in the Claiborne forecast zone and Claiborne County — the most common reported hazard around Alcorn State University, mostly in May and June. Next come flash flooding (17 days) and ice storms & sleet (8 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds131May 2026Aug 2, 2008 · $900,000 damage
Flash flooding17Mar 2024Sep 2, 2008 · $400,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet8Jan 2026Feb 3, 2011 · $300,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms7Feb 2021Feb 11, 2010 · $600,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms6Aug 2021Aug 29, 2005 · $35 million damage
Excessive heat5Aug 2010—
Flooding4Jan 2024Jun 1, 2011 · $210,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill2Jan 2026Jan 1, 2010 · $150,000 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 Claiborne forecast zone and Claiborne County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Alcorn State University?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 73 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over Alcorn State UniversityView
KDGX
Jackson, MS		73 mi east-northeast6,000 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KHDC
Hammond, LA		104 mi south-southeast10,100 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KPOE
Fort Polk, LA		119 mi west-southwest12,600 ftLimited — 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 Alcorn State University

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 111 tornadoes within 25 miles of Alcorn State University, 33 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and December. The strongest was an F4 on January 23, 1969, which passed about 15 miles south-southeast of town and caused 32 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on December 28, 2024, which passed about 10 miles south-southeast of town.

Hail: 162 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on March 18, 2013.

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 Alcorn State University'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.

Alcorn State University radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Alcorn State University, MS?

KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 73 miles east-northeast. KHDC (Hammond, LA) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Alcorn State University?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Alcorn State University the lowest scan from KDGX is about 6,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.

Is TALON's radar for Alcorn State University 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 Alcorn State University, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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