Leakesville, MS Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Leakesville, Greene County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Leakesville?

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 Leakesville, mostly in April and February. Next come flash flooding (22 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (9 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds57Aug 2024Jun 5, 1998 · $1.5 million damage
Flash flooding22Aug 2022Dec 27, 2018 · $500,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms9Sep 2024Sep 25, 1998 · $15 million damage
Heavy snow & winter storms6Jan 2025—
Ice storms & sleet2Jan 2014—
Excessive heat2Aug 2007—
Lightning casualties & damage2Aug 2004Aug 23, 2004 · $50,000 damage
Flooding1Feb 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 Leakesville?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMOB (Mobile, AL), about 38 miles south-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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over LeakesvilleView
KMOB
Mobile, AL		38 mi south-southeast2,400 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KLIX
New Orleans, LA		94 mi southwest8,700 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KDGX
Jackson, MS		115 mi northwest11,900 ftLimited — 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 Leakesville

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 71 tornadoes within 25 miles of Leakesville, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an EF3 on April 15, 2011, which crossed near town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on March 15, 2025, which passed about 23 miles east of town.

Hail: 87 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on April 19, 1965.

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 Leakesville'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.

Leakesville radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Leakesville, MS?

KMOB (Mobile, AL), about 38 miles south-southeast. KLIX (New Orleans, LA) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Leakesville?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Leakesville the lowest scan from KMOB is about 2,400 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Leakesville 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 Leakesville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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