Clarksdale, MS Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Clarksdale, Coahoma 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 Clarksdale?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 138 days in the Coahoma forecast zone and Coahoma County — the most common reported hazard around Clarksdale, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (63 days) and flash flooding (18 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Excessive heat138Jun 2026May 29, 2011 · 1 death
Damaging thunderstorm winds63Sep 2025Apr 4, 2014 · 1 death · $30,000 damage
Flash flooding18Jun 2021Jun 10, 2021 · $150,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms16Jan 2026Jan 23, 2026 · $100,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill7Feb 2026—
Ice storms & sleet5Feb 2023Dec 13, 2000 · $10,000 damage
Flooding5Mar 2016Mar 10, 2016 · $1.0 million damage
High winds3Jan 2008Jan 29, 2008 · $50,000 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 Coahoma forecast zone and Coahoma County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Clarksdale?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 89 miles north-northeast. 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 ClarksdaleView
KNQA
Memphis, TN		89 mi north-northeast8,000 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KLZK
Little Rock, AR		106 mi west-northwest10,500 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KGWX
Columbus AFB, MS		130 mi east14,400 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 Clarksdale

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 73 tornadoes within 25 miles of Clarksdale, 29 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and November. The strongest was an F4 on November 24, 2001, which passed about 24 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on March 30, 2022, which passed about 17 miles southwest of town.

Hail: 99 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on March 31, 2015.

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 Clarksdale'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.

Clarksdale radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Clarksdale, MS?

KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 89 miles north-northeast. KLZK (Little Rock, AR) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Clarksdale?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Clarksdale the lowest scan from KNQA is about 8,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.

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

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