Conehatta, MS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Conehatta, Newton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Conehatta?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 178 days in the Newton forecast zone and Newton County — the most common reported hazard around Conehatta, mostly in April and June. Next come flash flooding (39 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (11 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 178 | Jun 2026 | Apr 4, 2008 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 39 | Mar 2025 | Apr 6, 2003 · $30 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 11 | Jan 2022 | Feb 11, 2010 · $600,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2021 | Feb 3, 2011 · $600,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 6 | Aug 2021 | Aug 29, 2005 · $150 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Aug 2010 | — |
| High winds | 3 | Apr 2009 | Apr 12, 2009 · $15,000 damage |
| Flooding | 2 | Apr 2014 | Apr 8, 2014 · $5,000 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 Newton forecast zone and Newton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Conehatta?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 44 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 Conehatta | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDGX Jackson, MS | 44 mi west-southwest | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGWX Columbus AFB, MS | 113 mi north-northeast | 11,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMOB Mobile, AL | 138 mi south-southeast | 15,800 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 Conehatta
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 204 tornadoes within 25 miles of Conehatta, 54 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and February. The strongest was an F5 on March 3, 1966, which passed about 13 miles north-northwest of town and caused 58 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 6, 2025, which passed about 8 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 239 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 8, 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 Conehatta'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.
Conehatta radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Conehatta, MS?
KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 44 miles west-southwest. KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS) is 113 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Conehatta?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Conehatta the lowest scan from KDGX is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Conehatta 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 Conehatta, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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