Cary, MS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cary, Sharkey County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cary?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 68 days in the Sharkey forecast zone and Sharkey County — the most common reported hazard around Cary, mostly in May and April. Next come flash flooding (16 days) and ice storms & sleet (11 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 68 | May 2026 | May 4, 2006 · $700,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Jan 2020 | Sep 3, 2008 · $6.5 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 11 | Jan 2026 | Dec 22, 1998 · $300,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 7 | Jan 2024 | Jan 14, 2024 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Aug 2010 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Jan 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 · 1 death |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 2 | Sep 2005 | Aug 29, 2005 · $15 million damage |
| Flooding | 2 | Sep 2021 | May 8, 2011 · $150,000 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 Sharkey forecast zone and Sharkey County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Cary?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 66 miles east-southeast. 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 Cary | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDGX Jackson, MS | 66 mi east-southeast | 5,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 160 mi north-northwest | 20,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KHDC Hammond, LA | 161 mi south | 20,400 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 Cary
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 111 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cary, 37 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F5 on February 21, 1971, which passed about 8 miles northwest of town and caused 47 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on March 23, 2025, which touched down about 8 miles north of town.
Hail: 163 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on March 18, 2013.
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 Cary'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.
Cary radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cary, MS?
KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 66 miles east-southeast. KLZK (Little Rock, AR) is 160 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cary?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cary the lowest scan from KDGX is about 5,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Cary 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 Cary, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Rolling Fork, MS radar 8 mi
- Hollandale, MS radar 26 mi
- Yazoo City, MS radar 30 mi
- Vicksburg, MS radar 34 mi
- Belzoni, MS radar 36 mi
- Flora, MS radar 40 mi
- Greenville, MS radar 41 mi
- Leland, MS radar 41 mi
- Clinton, MS radar 46 mi
- Indianola, MS radar 47 mi