Elliott, MS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Elliott, Grenada County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Elliott?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 143 days in the Grenada forecast zone and Grenada County — the most common reported hazard around Elliott, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (59 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (11 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 143 | Mar 2026 | Jun 22, 2018 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 59 | Apr 2025 | Apr 6, 2003 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 11 | Jan 2024 | Feb 9, 2011 · $340,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Jan 2026 | Dec 23, 1998 · $2.5 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Aug 2010 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Apr 2014 | Mar 8, 2011 · $75,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 3 | Aug 2021 | Aug 29, 2005 · $11 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Jan 2026 | Jan 30, 2026 · 1 death |
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 Grenada forecast zone and Grenada County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Elliott get?
A normal year brings about 1.2 inches of snow to Elliott, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Elliott 4 Nw weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (0.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Elliott?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS), about 83 miles east. 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 Elliott | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGWX Columbus AFB, MS | 83 mi east | 7,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDGX Jackson, MS | 98 mi south | 9,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 114 mi north | 11,800 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 Elliott
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 73 tornadoes within 25 miles of Elliott, 30 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and December. The strongest was an F4 on February 21, 1971, which passed about 17 miles northwest of town and caused 58 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 18, 2025, which passed about 18 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 147 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 13, 1970.
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 Elliott'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.
Elliott radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Elliott, MS?
KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS), about 83 miles east. KDGX (Jackson, MS) is 98 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Elliott?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Elliott the lowest scan from KGWX is about 7,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Elliott 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 Elliott, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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