Gloster, MS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Gloster, Amite County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Gloster?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 70 days in the Amite forecast zone and Amite County — the most common reported hazard around Gloster, mostly in April and March. Next come excessive heat (18 days) and flash flooding (10 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 70 | Mar 2026 | Apr 18, 2019 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 18 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Mar 2026 | Aug 12, 2016 · $590,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 7 | Aug 2021 | Aug 28, 2005 · $73 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 6 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2026 | Feb 2, 1996 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Apr 2021 | Apr 10, 2021 · $10,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Jan 2017 | — |
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 Amite forecast zone and Amite County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Gloster?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHDC (Hammond, LA), about 59 miles southeast. 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 Gloster | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHDC Hammond, LA | 59 mi southeast | 4,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLIX New Orleans, LA | 92 mi southeast | 8,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDGX Jackson, MS | 97 mi northeast | 9,100 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 Gloster
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 77 tornadoes within 25 miles of Gloster, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in December and November. The strongest was an EF3 on December 28, 2024, which passed about 16 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on December 28, 2024, which passed about 3 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 81 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on March 18, 2013.
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 Gloster'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.
Gloster radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Gloster, MS?
KHDC (Hammond, LA), about 59 miles southeast. KLIX (New Orleans, LA) is 92 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Gloster?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Gloster the lowest scan from KHDC is about 4,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Gloster 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 Gloster, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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