Ethel, MS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ethel, Attala County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ethel?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 153 days in the Attala forecast zone and Attala County — the most common reported hazard around Ethel, mostly in April and June. Next come flash flooding (26 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (13 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 153 | Jun 2026 | Feb 16, 2001 · $1.2 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 26 | Jun 2023 | Apr 4, 2001 · $1.1 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 13 | Jan 2024 | Feb 9, 2011 · $300,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Jan 2026 | Feb 3, 2011 · $300,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Aug 2010 | — |
| High winds | 3 | Apr 2011 | Apr 26, 2011 · $250,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 3 | Aug 2021 | Aug 29, 2005 · $70 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Jan 2026 | Jan 1, 2010 · $150,000 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 Attala forecast zone and Attala County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Ethel get?
A normal year brings about 1.3 inches of snow to Ethel, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Kosciusko weather station 8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 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 Ethel?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 66 miles south-southwest. 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 Ethel | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDGX Jackson, MS | 66 mi south-southwest | 5,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGWX Columbus AFB, MS | 85 mi northeast | 7,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 155 mi north | 19,200 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 Ethel
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 137 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ethel, 42 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and November. The strongest was an F4 on November 21, 1992, which passed about 2 miles east-southeast of town and caused 12 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on July 9, 2024, which touched down about 22 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 198 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on April 24, 2014.
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 Ethel'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.
Ethel radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ethel, MS?
KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 66 miles south-southwest. KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS) is 85 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ethel?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ethel the lowest scan from KDGX is about 5,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Ethel 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 Ethel, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Ackerman, MS radar 21 mi
- Durant, MS radar 23 mi
- Louisville, MS radar 24 mi
- Carthage, MS radar 26 mi
- Goodman, MS radar 28 mi
- Winona, MS radar 30 mi
- Eupora, MS radar 31 mi
- Philadelphia, MS radar 31 mi
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