Bridgetown, MS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bridgetown, DeSoto County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bridgetown?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 121 days in the DeSoto forecast zone and DeSoto County — the most common reported hazard around Bridgetown, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (112 days) and flash flooding (61 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 121 | Jun 2026 | Jul 13, 2000 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 112 | Jun 2026 | Jul 4, 2004 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 61 | Jun 2026 | Oct 10, 2002 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 27 | Jan 2026 | Jan 23, 2026 · $300,000 damage |
| Flooding | 11 | Mar 2021 | Nov 28, 2001 · 1 death · $750,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 9 | Jun 2026 | Jun 16, 2011 · $700,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2022 | Dec 13, 2000 · $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 DeSoto forecast zone and DeSoto County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bridgetown get?
A normal year brings about 1.4 inches of snow to Bridgetown, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pleasant Hill weather station 3.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 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 Bridgetown?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 32 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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Bridgetown | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 32 mi north | 1,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KGWX Columbus AFB, MS | 113 mi southeast | 11,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 134 mi west | 15,100 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 Bridgetown
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 101 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bridgetown, 30 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on March 21, 1952, which passed about 13 miles east of town and caused 16 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 18, 2025, which touched down about 5 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 307 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on December 9, 2023.
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 Bridgetown'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.
Bridgetown radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bridgetown, MS?
KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 32 miles north. KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS) is 113 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bridgetown?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bridgetown the lowest scan from KNQA is about 1,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bridgetown 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 Bridgetown, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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