Eagle Bend, MS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Eagle Bend, Warren County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Eagle Bend?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 238 days in the Warren forecast zone and Warren County — the most common reported hazard around Eagle Bend, mostly in May and June. Next come flash flooding (49 days) and ice storms & sleet (11 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 238 | Jun 2026 | Apr 4, 2008 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 49 | Apr 2024 | Apr 6, 2003 · $10 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 11 | Jan 2026 | Dec 22, 1998 · $625,000 damage |
| High winds | 8 | Apr 2024 | Apr 29, 2006 · 1 death · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 8 | Feb 2021 | Feb 11, 2010 · $1.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 8 | Jul 2025 | Jul 5, 2012 · $150,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 6 | Aug 2021 | Aug 29, 2005 · 1 death · $120 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Aug 2010 | — |
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 Warren forecast zone and Warren County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Eagle Bend?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 63 miles east-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 Eagle Bend | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDGX Jackson, MS | 63 mi east-southeast | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHDC Hammond, LA | 143 mi south-southeast | 16,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPOE Fort Polk, LA | 149 mi southwest | 17,900 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 Eagle Bend
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 156 tornadoes within 25 miles of Eagle Bend, 49 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and November. The strongest was an F5 on February 21, 1971, which passed about 15 miles northwest of town and caused 47 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on October 18, 2025, which passed about 25 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 218 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on March 13, 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 Eagle Bend'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.
Eagle Bend radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Eagle Bend, MS?
KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 63 miles east-southeast. KHDC (Hammond, LA) is 143 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Eagle Bend?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Eagle Bend the lowest scan from KDGX is about 4,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Eagle Bend 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 Eagle Bend, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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