Fernwood, MS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fernwood, Pike County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fernwood?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 103 days in the Pike forecast zone and Pike County — the most common reported hazard around Fernwood, mostly in April and June. Next come excessive heat (18 days) and flash flooding (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 103 | May 2026 | Apr 26, 2011 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 18 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Jan 2026 | Aug 12, 2016 · $440,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 8 | Aug 2021 | Aug 28, 2005 · $294 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 6 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Aug 2006 | Aug 26, 2006 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Jan 2014 | — |
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 Pike forecast zone and Pike County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Fernwood?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHDC (Hammond, LA), about 46 miles south. 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 Fernwood | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHDC Hammond, LA | 46 mi south | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLIX New Orleans, LA | 70 mi south-southeast | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDGX Jackson, MS | 81 mi north-northeast | 7,000 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 Fernwood
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 135 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fernwood, 27 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and November. The strongest was an F4 on January 10, 1975, which passed about 3 miles northwest of town and caused 9 deaths. The most recent was an EF4 on March 15, 2025, which passed about 11 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 161 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on March 17, 2016.
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 Fernwood'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.
Fernwood radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fernwood, MS?
KHDC (Hammond, LA), about 46 miles south. KLIX (New Orleans, LA) is 70 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fernwood?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fernwood the lowest scan from KHDC is about 3,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Fernwood 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 Fernwood, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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