Hickory Flat, MS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hickory Flat, Benton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hickory Flat?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 79 days in the Benton forecast zone and Benton County — the most common reported hazard around Hickory Flat, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (35 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 79 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 35 | May 2025 | May 5, 2003 · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 25 | Jan 2025 | Feb 1, 1996 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Feb 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 6 | Jun 2014 | May 2, 2010 · $750,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Jan 2026 | Jan 23, 2026 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 3 | Mar 2023 | Jan 29, 2008 · $15,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | May 2007 | Apr 14, 1996 · $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 Benton forecast zone and Benton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hickory Flat get?
A normal year brings about 2.6 inches of snow to Hickory Flat, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hickory Flat weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (1.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 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 Hickory Flat?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 63 miles northwest. 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 Hickory Flat | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 63 mi northwest | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGWX Columbus AFB, MS | 70 mi southeast | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDGX Jackson, MS | 168 mi south-southwest | 21,800 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 Hickory Flat
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 74 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hickory Flat, 33 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and April. The strongest was an F4 on February 21, 1971, which passed about 5 miles northwest of town and caused 58 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on April 5, 2025, which passed about 13 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 154 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on April 10, 1962.
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 Hickory Flat'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.
Hickory Flat radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hickory Flat, MS?
KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 63 miles northwest. KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS) is 70 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hickory Flat?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hickory Flat the lowest scan from KNQA is about 4,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hickory Flat 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 Hickory Flat, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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