Lena, MS Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Lena, Leake 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 Lena?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 186 days in the Leake forecast zone and Leake County — the most common reported hazard around Lena, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (25 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (9 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds	186	Apr 2026	Jan 25, 2021 · 1 death · $18,000 damage
Flash flooding	25	Jun 2025	Apr 6, 2003 · $10 million damage
Heavy snow & winter storms	9	Jan 2022	Feb 11, 2010 · $350,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet	8	Feb 2021	Feb 3, 2011 · $400,000 damage
High winds	5	Apr 2011	Nov 6, 2000 · 1 death · $6,000 damage
Excessive heat	5	Aug 2010	Jul 15, 2006 · $77,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms	4	Aug 2021	Aug 29, 2005 · 1 death · $130 million damage
Lightning casualties & damage	3	Mar 2011	May 24, 2008 · $100,000 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 Leake forecast zone and Leake County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Lena?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 31 miles southwest. 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 Lena	View
KDGX Jackson, MS	31 mi southwest	1,900 ft	Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KGWX Columbus AFB, MS	116 mi northeast	12,100 ft	Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KHDC Hammond, LA	151 mi south-southwest	18,400 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 Lena

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 192 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lena, 52 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and November. The strongest was an F5 on March 3, 1966, which passed about 3 miles south-southeast of town and caused 58 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 26, 2025, which passed about 21 miles southwest of town.

Hail: 191 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 February 2, 1990.

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 Lena'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.

Lena radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Lena, MS?

KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 31 miles southwest. KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS) is 116 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Lena?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lena the lowest scan from KDGX is about 1,900 ft up.

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

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