Bethlehem, MS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bethlehem, Marshall County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bethlehem?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 88 days in the Marshall forecast zone and Marshall County — the most common reported hazard around Bethlehem, mostly in June and July. Next come excessive heat (87 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 88 | Apr 2026 | Jun 25, 2023 · $150,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 87 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 24 | Jan 2025 | Feb 1, 1996 · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Apr 2026 | Apr 27, 2011 · 1 death · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Feb 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 · $500,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Jan 2026 | Jan 23, 2026 · $1.8 million damage |
| High winds | 3 | Mar 2023 | Sep 26, 2002 · $15,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jul 2018 | Jul 19, 2018 · $250,000 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 Marshall forecast zone and Marshall County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bethlehem get?
A normal year brings about 2.6 inches of snow to Bethlehem, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hickory Flat weather station 8.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 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 Bethlehem?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 61 miles north-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 Bethlehem | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 61 mi north-northwest | 4,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGWX Columbus AFB, MS | 74 mi southeast | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDGX Jackson, MS | 163 mi south-southwest | 20,800 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 Bethlehem
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 69 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bethlehem, 31 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on February 21, 1971, which crossed near town and caused 58 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on April 5, 2025, which passed about 16 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 168 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on April 10, 1962.
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 Bethlehem'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.
Bethlehem radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bethlehem, MS?
KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 61 miles north-northwest. KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS) is 74 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bethlehem?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bethlehem the lowest scan from KNQA is about 4,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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