Braxton, MS Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Braxton, Simpson 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 Braxton?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 181 days in the Simpson forecast zone and Simpson County — the most common reported hazard around Braxton, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (28 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (8 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds181Apr 2026Jun 4, 2024 · 1 death · $500,000 damage
Flash flooding28Jun 2026Feb 5, 2004 · $150,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms8Feb 2021Feb 11, 2010 · $800,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet5Feb 2021Feb 3, 2011 · $400,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms5Aug 2021Aug 29, 2005 · 1 death · $140 million damage
Excessive heat5Aug 2010—
Flooding4Aug 2022Jun 6, 2021 · $15,000 damage
High winds2Apr 2006Apr 29, 2006 · $200,000 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 Simpson forecast zone and Simpson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Braxton?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 18 miles north. 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 BraxtonView
KDGX
Jackson, MS		18 mi north1,000 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KHDC
Hammond, LA		107 mi south-southwest10,700 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KLIX
New Orleans, LA		117 mi south12,200 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 Braxton

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 252 tornadoes within 25 miles of Braxton, 66 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and December. The strongest was an F5 on March 3, 1966, which passed about 24 miles north-northwest of town and caused 58 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on October 19, 2025, which passed about 9 miles north-northeast of town.

Hail: 438 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 43 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 14, 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 Braxton'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.

Braxton radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Braxton, MS?

KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 18 miles north. KHDC (Hammond, LA) is 107 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Braxton?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Braxton the lowest scan from KDGX is about 1,000 ft up.

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

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