Fulton, MS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fulton, Itawamba County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fulton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 112 days in the Itawamba forecast zone and Itawamba County — the most common reported hazard around Fulton, mostly in June and May. Next come excessive heat (90 days) and flash flooding (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 112 | Jun 2026 | Jun 11, 2023 · $350,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 90 | Jun 2026 | Aug 22, 2000 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Mar 2025 | Mar 15, 2025 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 14 | Jan 2025 | Feb 1, 1996 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Feb 2026 | Dec 25, 2004 · 1 death |
| High winds | 3 | Mar 2023 | Mar 3, 2023 · $25,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 3 | Aug 2005 | Jul 11, 2005 · $10,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Jan 2026 | Jan 24, 2026 · $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 Itawamba forecast zone and Itawamba County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Fulton get?
A normal year brings about 1.6 inches of snow to Fulton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Fulton 3 W weather station 3.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 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 Fulton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS), about 26 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 Fulton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGWX Columbus AFB, MS | 26 mi south | 1,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 112 mi northwest | 11,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBMX Birmingham, AL | 120 mi southeast | 12,800 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 Fulton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 125 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fulton, 38 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF5 on April 27, 2011, which passed about 18 miles southeast of town and caused 72 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 5, 2025, which passed about 19 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 310 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 25 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on October 25, 1997.
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 Fulton'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.
Fulton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fulton, MS?
KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS), about 26 miles south. KNQA (Memphis, TN) is 112 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fulton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fulton the lowest scan from KGWX is about 1,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Fulton 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 Fulton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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