Madison, MS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Madison, Madison County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Madison?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 257 days in the Madison forecast zone and Madison County — the most common reported hazard around Madison, mostly in June and April. Next come flash flooding (72 days) and lightning casualties & damage (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 257 | Jun 2026 | Jun 16, 2023 · 1 death · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 72 | Jun 2026 | Apr 6, 2003 · $50 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 14 | Aug 2022 | Mar 13, 2005 · $2.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 11 | Jan 2026 | Feb 3, 2011 · $700,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 8 | Jan 2022 | Feb 11, 2010 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Aug 2010 | Jun 26, 2000 · 1 death |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 5 | Aug 2021 | Aug 29, 2005 · $275 million damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Apr 2024 | Jan 3, 2020 · $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 Madison forecast zone and Madison County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Madison get?
A normal year brings about 1.0 inches of snow to Madison, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Jackson Intl Ap weather station 11 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (0.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Madison?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 16 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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Madison | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDGX Jackson, MS | 16 mi south-southeast | 900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KHDC Hammond, LA | 136 mi south | 15,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGWX Columbus AFB, MS | 143 mi northeast | 16,900 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 Madison
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 247 tornadoes within 25 miles of Madison, 49 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F5 on March 3, 1966, which passed about 8 miles south-southeast of town and caused 58 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on October 19, 2025, which passed about 24 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 368 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 38 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 14, 1996.
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 Madison'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.
Madison radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Madison, MS?
KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 16 miles south-southeast. KHDC (Hammond, LA) is 136 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Madison?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Madison the lowest scan from KDGX is about 900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Madison 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 Madison, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Flora, MS radar 12 mi
- Jackson, MS radar 12 mi
- Pearl, MS radar 14 mi
- Clinton, MS radar 15 mi
- Brandon, MS radar 16 mi
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