Crosby, MS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Crosby, Wilkinson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Crosby?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 42 days in the Wilkinson forecast zone and Wilkinson County — the most common reported hazard around Crosby, mostly in March and June. Next come excessive heat (18 days) and flash flooding (9 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 42 | Jul 2025 | Mar 24, 2021 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 18 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Mar 2026 | Aug 12, 2016 · $5.6 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 8 | Aug 2021 | Sep 1, 2008 · $11 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 7 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 3 | May 2011 | May 1, 2011 · $250,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Jan 2014 | — |
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 Wilkinson forecast zone and Wilkinson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Crosby?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHDC (Hammond, LA), about 65 miles 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 Crosby | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHDC Hammond, LA | 65 mi southeast | 5,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDGX Jackson, MS | 94 mi northeast | 8,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLIX New Orleans, LA | 98 mi southeast | 9,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Crosby
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 66 tornadoes within 25 miles of Crosby, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in December and November. The strongest was an EF3 on December 28, 2024, which passed about 14 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on December 28, 2024, which passed about 6 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 87 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 17, 2016.
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 Crosby'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.
Crosby radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Crosby, MS?
KHDC (Hammond, LA), about 65 miles southeast. KDGX (Jackson, MS) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Crosby?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Crosby the lowest scan from KHDC is about 5,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Crosby 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 Crosby, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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