Dennis, MS Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Dennis, Tishomingo County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

What weather hits Dennis?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 106 days in the Tishomingo forecast zone and Tishomingo County — the most common reported hazard around Dennis, mostly in June and April. Next come excessive heat (85 days) and flash flooding (20 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds106Jun 2025Apr 22, 2017 · $300,000 damage
Excessive heat85Jun 2026Jul 1, 2012 · 1 death
Flash flooding20Jun 2025Sep 4, 2011 · 1 death · $20,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms19Jan 2025Feb 1, 1996 · $20,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill6Feb 2026Jan 31, 2026 · $75,000 damage
Lightning casualties & damage6Aug 2008Aug 15, 2008 · $150,000 damage
High winds5Mar 2023Feb 11, 2009 · $200,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet3Jan 2026Jan 24, 2026 · 1 death · $1.0 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 Tishomingo forecast zone and Tishomingo County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Dennis?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS), about 46 miles south. 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over DennisView
KGWX
Columbus AFB, MS
46 mi south3,200 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KNQA
Memphis, TN
108 mi west-northwest10,800 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KHTX
Huntsville, AL
125 mi east-northeast13,500 ftLimited — 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 Dennis

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 112 tornadoes within 25 miles of Dennis, 35 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an EF5 on April 27, 2011, which passed about 24 miles south-southeast of town and caused 23 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 5, 2025, which crossed near town.

Hail: 219 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 14, 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 Dennis'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.

Dennis radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Dennis, MS?

KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS), about 46 miles south. KNQA (Memphis, TN) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Dennis?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Dennis the lowest scan from KGWX is about 3,200 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Dennis 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 Dennis, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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