Hillsboro, MS Live Doppler Radar

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

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What weather hits Hillsboro?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 181 days in the Scott forecast zone and Scott County — the most common reported hazard around Hillsboro, mostly in July and April. Next come flash flooding (36 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (10 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds181Mar 2026Apr 9, 2024 · 1 death · $1.5 million damage
Flash flooding36Jun 2026Apr 6, 2003 · 1 death · $50 million damage
Heavy snow & winter storms10Jan 2022Feb 11, 2010 · $500,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet7Feb 2021Feb 3, 2011 · $400,000 damage
Excessive heat5Aug 2010—
Hurricanes & tropical storms4Aug 2021Aug 29, 2005 · $145 million damage
High winds3Mar 2017Apr 29, 2006 · $300,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill2Jan 2026—

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

Which radars cover Hillsboro?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 31 miles west-southwest. 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 HillsboroView
KDGX
Jackson, MS		31 mi west-southwest1,900 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KGWX
Columbus AFB, MS		120 mi north-northeast12,800 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KMOB
Mobile, AL		143 mi south-southeast16,800 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 Hillsboro

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 203 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hillsboro, 56 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and November. The strongest was an F5 on March 3, 1966, which passed about 8 miles north-northwest of town and caused 58 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 26, 2025, which passed about 21 miles west-southwest of town.

Hail: 202 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 19 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on February 2, 1990.

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 Hillsboro'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.

Hillsboro radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Hillsboro, MS?

KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 31 miles west-southwest. KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS) is 120 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Hillsboro?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hillsboro the lowest scan from KDGX is about 1,900 ft up.

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

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