Austin, MS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Austin, Tunica County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Austin?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 133 days in the Tunica forecast zone and Tunica County — the most common reported hazard around Austin, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (66 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 133 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 66 | Mar 2026 | Jan 11, 2020 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 24 | Jan 2026 | Jan 23, 2026 · $30,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 · $75,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Apr 2025 | Apr 27, 2011 · $125,000 damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Feb 2018 | Apr 1, 2008 · 2 deaths · $200,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2022 | Dec 13, 2000 · $10,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 2 | Sep 2005 | Aug 29, 2005 · $15,000 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 Tunica forecast zone and Tunica County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Austin get?
A normal year brings about 1.1 inches of snow to Austin, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Tunica 2 N weather station 7.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Austin?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 58 miles north-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 Austin | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 58 mi north-northeast | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 104 mi west | 10,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGWX Columbus AFB, MS | 132 mi east-southeast | 14,700 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 Austin
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 56 tornadoes within 25 miles of Austin, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and February. The strongest was an F3 on April 29, 1963, which passed about 15 miles south of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF3 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 20 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 80 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on February 13, 2000.
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 Austin'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.
Austin radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Austin, MS?
KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 58 miles north-northeast. KLZK (Little Rock, AR) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Austin?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Austin the lowest scan from KNQA is about 4,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Austin 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 Austin, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Coldwater, MS radar 27 mi
- Marks, MS radar 29 mi
- Hernando, MS radar 30 mi
- Como, MS radar 30 mi
- Horn Lake, MS radar 31 mi
- Clarksdale, MS radar 32 mi
- Lambert, MS radar 32 mi
- Sardis, MS radar 34 mi