Bogue Chitto, MS Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Bogue Chitto, Neshoba 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 Bogue Chitto?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 199 days in the Neshoba forecast zone and Neshoba County — the most common reported hazard around Bogue Chitto, mostly in April and June. Next come flash flooding (34 days) and ice storms & sleet (8 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds199Apr 2026Apr 18, 2019 · 1 death · $20,000 damage
Flash flooding34Jul 2023Feb 5, 2004 · $500,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet8Mar 2026Feb 3, 2011 · $400,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms8Jan 2022Feb 9, 2011 · $400,000 damage
Lightning casualties & damage7Jul 2023Dec 28, 2007 · $45,000 damage
High winds6Apr 2011Apr 29, 2006 · $400,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms5Aug 2021Aug 29, 2005 · $150 million damage
Excessive heat5Aug 2010—

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 Neshoba forecast zone and Neshoba County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Bogue Chitto?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 73 miles west-southwest. 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 Bogue ChittoView
KDGX
Jackson, MS		73 mi west-southwest6,000 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KGWX
Columbus AFB, MS		81 mi north-northeast7,000 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KBMX
Birmingham, AL		127 mi east-northeast13,900 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 Bogue Chitto

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 131 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bogue Chitto, 37 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and November. The strongest was an F5 on March 3, 1966, which passed about 2 miles south-southeast of town and caused 58 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on April 6, 2025, which touched down about 8 miles southeast of town.

Hail: 217 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on April 22, 2005.

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 Bogue Chitto'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.

Bogue Chitto radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Bogue Chitto, MS?

KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 73 miles west-southwest. KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS) is 81 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Bogue Chitto?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bogue Chitto the lowest scan from KDGX is about 6,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.

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

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