Horn Lake, MS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Horn Lake, DeSoto County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Horn Lake?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 121 days in the DeSoto forecast zone and DeSoto County — the most common reported hazard around Horn Lake, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (112 days) and flash flooding (61 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 121 | Jun 2026 | Jul 13, 2000 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 112 | Jun 2026 | Jul 4, 2004 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 61 | Jun 2026 | Oct 10, 2002 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 27 | Jan 2026 | Jan 23, 2026 · $300,000 damage |
| Flooding | 11 | Mar 2021 | Nov 28, 2001 · 1 death · $750,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 9 | Jun 2026 | Jun 16, 2011 · $700,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2022 | Dec 13, 2000 · $10,000 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 DeSoto forecast zone and DeSoto County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Horn Lake get?
A normal year brings about 1.4 inches of snow to Horn Lake, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pleasant Hill weather station 6.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 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 Horn Lake?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 29 miles north-northeast. 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 Horn Lake | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 29 mi north-northeast | 1,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KGWX Columbus AFB, MS | 122 mi southeast | 13,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 126 mi west | 13,700 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 Horn Lake
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 100 tornadoes within 25 miles of Horn Lake, 34 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on March 21, 1952, which passed about 22 miles east-southeast of town and caused 16 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 18, 2025, which touched down about 10 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 311 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 April 11, 1987.
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 Horn Lake'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.
Horn Lake radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Horn Lake, MS?
KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 29 miles north-northeast. KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS) is 122 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Horn Lake?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Horn Lake the lowest scan from KNQA is about 1,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Horn Lake 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 Horn Lake, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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