Eastabuchie, MS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Eastabuchie, Forrest County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Eastabuchie?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 210 days in the Forrest forecast zone and Forrest County — the most common reported hazard around Eastabuchie, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (104 days) and lightning casualties & damage (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 210 | Mar 2026 | Jun 5, 1998 · 2 deaths · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 104 | Jun 2026 | Jan 29, 1999 · 1 death · $500,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 23 | Jun 2021 | Jul 20, 2000 · 1 death |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 14 | Sep 2024 | Aug 29, 2005 · $840 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 6 | Jan 2025 | Feb 11, 2010 · $300,000 damage |
| High winds | 5 | Mar 2025 | Sep 27, 1998 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Aug 2023 | Aug 11, 2023 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Jan 2026 | Jan 1, 2010 · $300,000 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 Forrest forecast zone and Forrest County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Eastabuchie?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 72 miles northwest. 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 Eastabuchie | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDGX Jackson, MS | 72 mi northwest | 5,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMOB Mobile, AL | 81 mi southeast | 7,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLIX New Orleans, LA | 82 mi south-southwest | 7,100 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 Eastabuchie
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 190 tornadoes within 25 miles of Eastabuchie, 56 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and April. The strongest was an EF4 on April 12, 2020, which passed about 19 miles northwest of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 6, 2025, which passed about 20 miles north of town.
Hail: 270 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 21 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on March 6, 1996.
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 Eastabuchie'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.
Eastabuchie radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Eastabuchie, MS?
KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 72 miles northwest. KMOB (Mobile, AL) is 81 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Eastabuchie?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Eastabuchie the lowest scan from KDGX is about 5,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Eastabuchie 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 Eastabuchie, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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