Leaf, MS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Leaf, Greene County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Leaf?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 57 days in the Greene forecast zone and Greene County — the most common reported hazard around Leaf, mostly in April and February. Next come flash flooding (22 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (9 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 57 | Aug 2024 | Jun 5, 1998 · $1.5 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 22 | Aug 2022 | Dec 27, 2018 · $500,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 9 | Sep 2024 | Sep 25, 1998 · $15 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 6 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Jan 2014 | — |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Aug 2007 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Aug 2004 | Aug 23, 2004 · $50,000 damage |
| Flooding | 1 | Feb 2016 | — |
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 Greene forecast zone and Greene County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Leaf?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMOB (Mobile, AL), about 41 miles southeast. 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 Leaf | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMOB Mobile, AL | 41 mi southeast | 2,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLIX New Orleans, LA | 77 mi southwest | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHDC Hammond, LA | 102 mi west-southwest | 9,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Leaf
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 75 tornadoes within 25 miles of Leaf, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and February. The strongest was an EF4 on April 19, 2020, which passed about 22 miles northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on March 4, 2025, which touched down about 19 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 89 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 17, 2023.
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 Leaf'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.
Leaf radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Leaf, MS?
KMOB (Mobile, AL), about 41 miles southeast. KLIX (New Orleans, LA) is 77 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Leaf?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Leaf the lowest scan from KMOB is about 2,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Leaf 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 Leaf, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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