Carthage, MS Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Carthage, Leake 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 Carthage?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 186 days in the Leake forecast zone and Leake County — the most common reported hazard around Carthage, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (25 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (9 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds	186	Apr 2026	Jan 25, 2021 · 1 death · $18,000 damage
Flash flooding	25	Jun 2025	Apr 6, 2003 · $10 million damage
Heavy snow & winter storms	9	Jan 2022	Feb 11, 2010 · $350,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet	8	Feb 2021	Feb 3, 2011 · $400,000 damage
High winds	5	Apr 2011	Nov 6, 2000 · 1 death · $6,000 damage
Excessive heat	5	Aug 2010	Jul 15, 2006 · $77,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms	4	Aug 2021	Aug 29, 2005 · 1 death · $130 million damage
Lightning casualties & damage	3	Mar 2011	May 24, 2008 · $100,000 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 Leake forecast zone and Leake County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Carthage?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 41 miles 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.

Radar	Distance	Lowest beam over Carthage	View
KDGX Jackson, MS	41 mi southwest	2,800 ft	Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KGWX Columbus AFB, MS	106 mi northeast	10,500 ft	Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KMOB Mobile, AL	162 mi south-southeast	20,500 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 Carthage

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 169 tornadoes within 25 miles of Carthage, 43 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and November. The strongest was an F5 on March 3, 1966, which passed about 11 miles south-southeast of town and caused 58 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on December 28, 2024, which passed about 10 miles south of town.

Hail: 209 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on March 29, 2020.

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 Carthage'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.

Carthage radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Carthage, MS?

KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 41 miles southwest. KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Carthage?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Carthage the lowest scan from KDGX is about 2,800 ft up.

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

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