Lumberton, MS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lumberton, Lamar County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lumberton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 185 days in the Lamar forecast zone and Lamar County — the most common reported hazard around Lumberton, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (71 days) and lightning casualties & damage (12 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 185 | Apr 2026 | Apr 4, 2011 · $900,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 71 | Jun 2026 | Mar 12, 2004 · $6.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 12 | May 2025 | Jun 27, 2016 · 1 death |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 11 | Sep 2024 | Aug 29, 2005 · $480 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 7 | Jan 2025 | Feb 11, 2010 · $200,000 damage |
| High winds | 4 | Dec 2000 | Sep 27, 1998 · $800,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Aug 2010 | — |
| Flooding | 4 | Mar 2024 | Apr 5, 2022 · $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 Lamar forecast zone and Lamar County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Lumberton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLIX (New Orleans, LA), about 51 miles south-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 Lumberton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLIX New Orleans, LA | 51 mi south-southwest | 3,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHDC Hammond, LA | 66 mi west-southwest | 5,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMOB Mobile, AL | 76 mi east-southeast | 6,400 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 Lumberton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 145 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lumberton, 39 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and February. The strongest was an EF4 on April 19, 2020, which passed about 11 miles north-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF2 on March 31, 2025, which passed about 14 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 189 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 17, 1998.
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 Lumberton'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.
Lumberton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lumberton, MS?
KLIX (New Orleans, LA), about 51 miles south-southwest. KHDC (Hammond, LA) is 66 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lumberton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lumberton the lowest scan from KLIX is about 3,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lumberton 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 Lumberton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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