Bolivar, MS Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Bolivar, Bolivar 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 Bolivar?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 142 days in the Bolivar forecast zone and Bolivar County — the most common reported hazard around Bolivar, mostly in May and July. Next come flash flooding (46 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (14 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds142Mar 2026Mar 9, 2006 · $600,000 damage
Flash flooding46Jun 2025Jun 8, 2021 · $2.1 million damage
Heavy snow & winter storms14Jan 2026Feb 9, 2011 · $450,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet13Jan 2025Dec 23, 1998 · $500,000 damage
High winds5Mar 2023Jan 29, 2008 · $800,000 damage
Flooding5Apr 2022Mar 9, 1997 · $1.4 million damage
Excessive heat5Aug 2010Aug 1, 2010 · 1 death
Hurricanes & tropical storms3Aug 2020Aug 29, 2005 · $5.7 million 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 Bolivar forecast zone and Bolivar County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Bolivar?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 107 miles 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over BolivarView
KLZK
Little Rock, AR		107 mi northwest10,600 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KDGX
Jackson, MS		114 mi south-southeast11,700 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KNQA
Memphis, TN		134 mi north-northeast15,200 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 Bolivar

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 93 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bolivar, 29 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and January. The strongest was an F4 on November 24, 2001, which passed about 6 miles southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 3, 2025, which touched down about 19 miles east of town.

Hail: 182 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on February 5, 2008.

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 Bolivar'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.

Bolivar radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Bolivar, MS?

KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 107 miles northwest. KDGX (Jackson, MS) is 114 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Bolivar?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bolivar the lowest scan from KLZK is about 10,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.

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

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