Grenada, MS Live Doppler Radar

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

What weather hits Grenada?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 143 days in the Grenada forecast zone and Grenada County — the most common reported hazard around Grenada, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (59 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (11 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds143Mar 2026Jun 22, 2018 · $500,000 damage
Flash flooding59Apr 2025Apr 6, 2003 · $1.0 million damage
Heavy snow & winter storms11Jan 2024Feb 9, 2011 · $340,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet7Jan 2026Dec 23, 1998 · $2.5 million damage
Excessive heat5Aug 2010—
Lightning casualties & damage4Apr 2014Mar 8, 2011 · $75,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms3Aug 2021Aug 29, 2005 · $11 million damage
Extreme cold & wind chill3Jan 2026Jan 30, 2026 · 1 death

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 Grenada forecast zone and Grenada County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Grenada get?

A normal year brings about 1.1 inches of snow to Grenada, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Grenada weather station 1.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.5 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
0.00.00.00.50.40.20.00.0

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Grenada?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS), about 85 miles east. 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 GrenadaView
KGWX
Columbus AFB, MS
85 mi east7,600 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KDGX
Jackson, MS
104 mi south10,200 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KNQA
Memphis, TN
108 mi north10,800 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 Grenada

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 68 tornadoes within 25 miles of Grenada, 29 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and December. The strongest was an F4 on February 21, 1971, which passed about 11 miles northwest of town and caused 58 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 18, 2025, which passed about 23 miles south-southwest of town.

Hail: 148 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 13, 1970.

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 Grenada'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.

Grenada radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Grenada, MS?

KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS), about 85 miles east. KDGX (Jackson, MS) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Grenada?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Grenada the lowest scan from KGWX is about 7,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.

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

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