Belzoni, MS Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Belzoni, Humphreys 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 Belzoni?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 70 days in the Humphreys forecast zone and Humphreys County — the most common reported hazard around Belzoni, mostly in April and June. Next come flash flooding (19 days) and ice storms & sleet (11 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds70Apr 2026Jun 19, 2007 · $153,000 damage
Flash flooding19Feb 2020Apr 22, 2008 · $1.0 million damage
Ice storms & sleet11Jan 2026Dec 23, 1998 · $350,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms9Jan 2024Jan 14, 2024 · 1 death
Excessive heat5Aug 2010—
Hurricanes & tropical storms2Sep 2005Aug 29, 2005 · $8.5 million damage
Extreme cold & wind chill2Jan 2026Jan 1, 2010 · $250,000 damage
High winds1Jan 1996Jan 18, 1996 · $10,000 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 Humphreys forecast zone and Humphreys County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Belzoni?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 69 miles south-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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over BelzoniView
KDGX
Jackson, MS		69 mi south-southeast5,500 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KGWX
Columbus AFB, MS		134 mi east-northeast15,100 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KLZK
Little Rock, AR		153 mi northwest18,800 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 Belzoni

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 109 tornadoes within 25 miles of Belzoni, 38 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and September. The strongest was an F5 on February 21, 1971, which passed about 12 miles northwest of town and caused 47 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on October 18, 2025, which passed about 25 miles south of town.

Hail: 173 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 16, 1968.

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 Belzoni'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.

Belzoni radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Belzoni, MS?

KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 69 miles south-southeast. KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS) is 134 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Belzoni?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Belzoni the lowest scan from KDGX is about 5,500 ft up.

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

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