Collinsville, MS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Collinsville, Lauderdale County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Collinsville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 223 days in the Lauderdale forecast zone and Lauderdale County — the most common reported hazard around Collinsville, mostly in June and April. Next come flash flooding (71 days) and ice storms & sleet (8 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 223 | Apr 2026 | May 4, 2021 · $1.4 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 71 | Apr 2026 | Apr 7, 2003 · $50 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Feb 2021 | Feb 3, 2011 · $800,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 8 | Jan 2022 | Feb 11, 2010 · $900,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 7 | Aug 2005 | Aug 29, 2005 · 1 death · $500 million damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Jun 2023 | Apr 7, 2014 · $25,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Aug 2010 | — |
| High winds | 3 | Apr 2009 | Apr 12, 2009 · $30,000 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 Lauderdale forecast zone and Lauderdale County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Collinsville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 68 miles west-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 Collinsville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDGX Jackson, MS | 68 mi west-southwest | 5,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGWX Columbus AFB, MS | 102 mi north-northeast | 9,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBMX Birmingham, AL | 129 mi east-northeast | 14,300 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 Collinsville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 177 tornadoes within 25 miles of Collinsville, 47 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F5 on March 3, 1966, which passed about 21 miles north-northwest of town and caused 58 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 26, 2025, which passed about 20 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 223 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on April 22, 2005.
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 Collinsville'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.
Collinsville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Collinsville, MS?
KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 68 miles west-southwest. KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS) is 102 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Collinsville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Collinsville the lowest scan from KDGX is about 5,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Collinsville 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 Collinsville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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