Lake, MS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lake, Newton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lake?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 178 days in the Newton forecast zone and Newton County — the most common reported hazard around Lake, mostly in April and June. Next come flash flooding (39 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (11 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 178 | Jun 2026 | Apr 4, 2008 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 39 | Mar 2025 | Apr 6, 2003 · $30 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 11 | Jan 2022 | Feb 11, 2010 · $600,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2021 | Feb 3, 2011 · $600,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 6 | Aug 2021 | Aug 29, 2005 · $150 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Aug 2010 | — |
| High winds | 3 | Apr 2009 | Apr 12, 2009 · $15,000 damage |
| Flooding | 2 | Apr 2014 | Apr 8, 2014 · $5,000 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 Newton forecast zone and Newton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Lake?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 39 miles west. 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 Lake | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDGX Jackson, MS | 39 mi west | 2,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KGWX Columbus AFB, MS | 122 mi north-northeast | 13,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMOB Mobile, AL | 130 mi south-southeast | 14,500 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 Lake
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 207 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lake, 58 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and February. The strongest was an F5 on March 3, 1966, which passed about 20 miles north-northwest of town and caused 58 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 6, 2025, which passed about 3 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 208 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on March 15, 2025.
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 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.
Lake radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lake, MS?
KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 39 miles west. KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS) is 122 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lake?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lake the lowest scan from KDGX is about 2,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for 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 Lake, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Newton, MS radar 10 mi
- Decatur, MS radar 14 mi
- Morton, MS radar 20 mi
- Union, MS radar 20 mi
- Raleigh, MS radar 24 mi
- Bay Springs, MS radar 24 mi
- Pelahatchie, MS radar 29 mi
- Carthage, MS radar 31 mi
- Philadelphia, MS radar 33 mi