Jacinto, MS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Jacinto, Alcorn County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Jacinto?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 87 days in the Alcorn forecast zone and Alcorn County — the most common reported hazard around Jacinto, mostly in June and July. Next come excessive heat (85 days) and flash flooding (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 87 | Mar 2026 | Jul 22, 2003 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 85 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 36 | Apr 2025 | May 2, 2010 · 1 death · $4.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 23 | Jan 2025 | Feb 1, 1996 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Feb 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 · $500,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Apr 2023 | Sep 21, 2005 · $50,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Nov 2001 | Nov 28, 2001 · $75,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Jan 2026 | Jan 24, 2026 · 1 death · $4.0 million 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 Alcorn forecast zone and Alcorn County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Jacinto get?
A normal year brings about 1.1 inches of snow to Jacinto, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Booneville weather station 11.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 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 Jacinto?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS), about 60 miles south. 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 Jacinto | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGWX Columbus AFB, MS | 60 mi south | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 91 mi west-northwest | 8,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHTX Huntsville, AL | 133 mi east | 15,000 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 Jacinto
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 113 tornadoes within 25 miles of Jacinto, 40 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F4 on April 19, 1970, which passed about 13 miles north-northwest of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 5, 2025, which passed about 7 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 181 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 October 25, 1997.
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 Jacinto'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.
Jacinto radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Jacinto, MS?
KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS), about 60 miles south. KNQA (Memphis, TN) is 91 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Jacinto?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Jacinto the lowest scan from KGWX is about 4,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Jacinto 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 Jacinto, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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