Cleveland, MS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cleveland, Bolivar County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cleveland?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 142 days in the Bolivar forecast zone and Bolivar County — the most common reported hazard around Cleveland, mostly in May and July. Next come flash flooding (46 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 142 | Mar 2026 | Mar 9, 2006 · $600,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 46 | Jun 2025 | Jun 8, 2021 · $2.1 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 14 | Jan 2026 | Feb 9, 2011 · $450,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 13 | Jan 2025 | Dec 23, 1998 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 5 | Mar 2023 | Jan 29, 2008 · $800,000 damage |
| Flooding | 5 | Apr 2022 | Mar 9, 1997 · $1.4 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Aug 2010 | Aug 1, 2010 · 1 death |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 3 | Aug 2020 | Aug 29, 2005 · $5.7 million 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 Bolivar forecast zone and Bolivar County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Cleveland get?
A normal year brings about 1.9 inches of snow to Cleveland, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cleveland weather station 1 mile away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 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 Cleveland?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 110 miles south-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 Cleveland | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDGX Jackson, MS | 110 mi south-southeast | 11,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 116 mi northwest | 12,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 121 mi north-northeast | 12,900 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 Cleveland
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 104 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cleveland, 33 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and January. The strongest was an F5 on February 21, 1971, which passed about 22 miles southeast of town and caused 47 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 3, 2025, which touched down about 3 miles south of town.
Hail: 177 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on March 1, 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 Cleveland'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.
Cleveland radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cleveland, MS?
KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 110 miles south-southeast. KLZK (Little Rock, AR) is 116 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cleveland?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cleveland the lowest scan from KDGX is about 11,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Cleveland 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 Cleveland, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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