Darling, MS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Darling, Quitman County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Darling?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 135 days in the Quitman forecast zone and Quitman County — the most common reported hazard around Darling, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (25 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 135 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 25 | May 2025 | Mar 15, 2024 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 14 | Jan 2026 | Jan 23, 2026 · $200,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Jun 2021 | Jun 10, 2021 · $700,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Feb 2023 | Dec 22, 1998 · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 3 | Mar 2023 | Jan 29, 2008 · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 2 | Mar 2016 | Mar 10, 2016 · $2.0 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 Quitman forecast zone and Quitman County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Darling?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 72 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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Darling | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 72 mi north-northeast | 5,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGWX Columbus AFB, MS | 116 mi east-southeast | 12,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 118 mi west-northwest | 12,400 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 Darling
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 65 tornadoes within 25 miles of Darling, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F3 on April 29, 1963, which passed about 12 miles west-northwest of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF3 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 18 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 118 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on April 27, 2011.
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 Darling'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.
Darling radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Darling, MS?
KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 72 miles north-northeast. KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS) is 116 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Darling?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Darling the lowest scan from KNQA is about 5,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Darling 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 Darling, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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