Amory, MS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Amory, Monroe County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Amory?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 147 days in the Monroe forecast zone and Monroe County — the most common reported hazard around Amory, mostly in June and March. Next come excessive heat (96 days) and flash flooding (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 147 | Apr 2026 | May 28, 2017 · $60,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 96 | Jun 2026 | Aug 1, 2010 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 22 | Mar 2025 | Dec 25, 2015 · $1.3 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 11 | Jan 2025 | Feb 1, 1996 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Feb 2026 | Jan 24, 2003 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 4 | Feb 2020 | Feb 22, 2019 · $100,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Apr 2022 | Apr 15, 2001 · $150,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 2 | Aug 2005 | Aug 29, 2005 · $25,000 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 Monroe forecast zone and Monroe County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Amory?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS), about 11 miles east-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 Amory | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGWX Columbus AFB, MS | 11 mi east-southeast | 500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KBMX Birmingham, AL | 113 mi east-southeast | 11,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 123 mi northwest | 13,200 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 Amory
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 110 tornadoes within 25 miles of Amory, 35 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an EF5 on April 27, 2011, which passed about 21 miles east-northeast of town and caused 72 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on March 23, 2025, which touched down about 5 miles east of town.
Hail: 249 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.60-inch hail on June 16, 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 Amory'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.
Amory radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Amory, MS?
KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS), about 11 miles east-southeast. KBMX (Birmingham, AL) is 113 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Amory?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Amory the lowest scan from KGWX is about 500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Amory 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 Amory, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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