Holcomb, MS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Holcomb, Grenada County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Holcomb?
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 Holcomb, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (59 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (11 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 143 | Mar 2026 | Jun 22, 2018 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 59 | Apr 2025 | Apr 6, 2003 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 11 | Jan 2024 | Feb 9, 2011 · $340,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Jan 2026 | Dec 23, 1998 · $2.5 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Aug 2010 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Apr 2014 | Mar 8, 2011 · $75,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 3 | Aug 2021 | Aug 29, 2005 · $11 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Jan 2026 | Jan 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 Holcomb get?
A normal year brings about 1.1 inches of snow to Holcomb, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Grenada weather station 9.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 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 Holcomb?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS), about 95 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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Holcomb | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGWX Columbus AFB, MS | 95 mi east | 8,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDGX Jackson, MS | 103 mi south | 10,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 109 mi north | 11,000 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 Holcomb
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 71 tornadoes within 25 miles of Holcomb, 31 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and February. The strongest was an F5 on February 21, 1971, which passed about 24 miles west-southwest of town and caused 47 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 18, 2025, which passed about 19 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 177 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 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 Holcomb'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.
Holcomb radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Holcomb, MS?
KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS), about 95 miles east. KDGX (Jackson, MS) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Holcomb?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Holcomb the lowest scan from KGWX is about 8,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Holcomb 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 Holcomb, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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