Farrell, MS Live Doppler Radar

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

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What weather hits Farrell?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 138 days in the Coahoma forecast zone and Coahoma County — the most common reported hazard around Farrell, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (63 days) and flash flooding (18 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Excessive heat138Jun 2026May 29, 2011 · 1 death
Damaging thunderstorm winds63Sep 2025Apr 4, 2014 · 1 death · $30,000 damage
Flash flooding18Jun 2021Jun 10, 2021 · $150,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms16Jan 2026Jan 23, 2026 · $100,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill7Feb 2026—
Ice storms & sleet5Feb 2023Dec 13, 2000 · $10,000 damage
Flooding5Mar 2016Mar 10, 2016 · $1.0 million damage
High winds3Jan 2008Jan 29, 2008 · $50,000 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 Coahoma forecast zone and Coahoma County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Farrell?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 88 miles north-northeast. 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 FarrellView
KNQA
Memphis, TN		88 mi north-northeast7,900 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KLZK
Little Rock, AR		99 mi west-northwest9,400 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KGWX
Columbus AFB, MS		137 mi east15,600 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 Farrell

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 74 tornadoes within 25 miles of Farrell, 28 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F3 on April 29, 1963, which passed about 12 miles north-northeast of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on March 31, 2023, which touched down about 25 miles north-northwest of town.

Hail: 92 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on March 31, 2015.

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 Farrell'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.

Farrell radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Farrell, MS?

KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 88 miles north-northeast. KLZK (Little Rock, AR) is 99 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Farrell?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Farrell the lowest scan from KNQA is about 7,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.

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

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