Bruce, MS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bruce, Calhoun County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bruce?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 98 days in the Calhoun forecast zone and Calhoun County — the most common reported hazard around Bruce, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (73 days) and flash flooding (21 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 98 | Jun 2026 | Jul 18, 2000 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 73 | Jun 2025 | Nov 1, 2018 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Apr 2022 | May 2, 2010 · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 13 | Jan 2025 | Feb 1, 1996 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 4 | Apr 2024 | Feb 22, 2019 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 3 | Mar 2023 | Jan 29, 2008 · $10,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Jan 2026 | Jan 23, 2026 · $60,000 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 Calhoun forecast zone and Calhoun County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Bruce?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS), about 59 miles east. 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 Bruce | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGWX Columbus AFB, MS | 59 mi east | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 98 mi north-northwest | 9,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDGX Jackson, MS | 124 mi south-southwest | 13,400 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 Bruce
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 72 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bruce, 27 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F4 on February 21, 1971, which passed about 23 miles northwest of town and caused 58 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 7, 2025, which passed about 14 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 126 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on March 2, 2012.
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 Bruce'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.
Bruce radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bruce, MS?
KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS), about 59 miles east. KNQA (Memphis, TN) is 98 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bruce?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bruce the lowest scan from KGWX is about 4,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bruce 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 Bruce, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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