Bay Springs, MS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bay Springs, Jasper County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bay Springs?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 203 days in the Jasper forecast zone and Jasper County — the most common reported hazard around Bay Springs, mostly in April and June. Next come flash flooding (34 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (8 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 203 | Jun 2026 | Aug 5, 2006 · $400,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 34 | Mar 2025 | Mar 9, 2011 · $2.0 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 8 | Aug 2021 | Aug 29, 2005 · $200 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2021 | Feb 3, 2011 · 1 death · $600,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 6 | Dec 2017 | Feb 11, 2010 · $400,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Aug 2010 | — |
| High winds | 4 | Dec 2000 | Mar 17, 1998 · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Jan 2026 | Jan 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 Jasper forecast zone and Jasper County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Bay Springs?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 46 miles west-northwest. 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 Bay Springs | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDGX Jackson, MS | 46 mi west-northwest | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMOB Mobile, AL | 109 mi southeast | 10,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLIX New Orleans, LA | 118 mi south-southwest | 12,400 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 Bay Springs
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 225 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bay Springs, 76 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and December. The strongest was an F4 on January 23, 1969, which passed about 19 miles north-northwest of town and caused 32 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 6, 2025, which passed about 20 miles north of town.
Hail: 245 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on March 6, 1996.
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 Bay Springs'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.
Bay Springs radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bay Springs, MS?
KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 46 miles west-northwest. KMOB (Mobile, AL) is 109 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bay Springs?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bay Springs the lowest scan from KDGX is about 3,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bay Springs 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 Bay Springs, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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