Magee, MS Live Doppler Radar

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

Open live radar for Magee What TALON shows

What weather hits Magee?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 181 days in the Simpson forecast zone and Simpson County — the most common reported hazard around Magee, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (28 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (8 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds	181	Apr 2026	Jun 4, 2024 · 1 death · $500,000 damage
Flash flooding	28	Jun 2026	Feb 5, 2004 · $150,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms	8	Feb 2021	Feb 11, 2010 · $800,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet	5	Feb 2021	Feb 3, 2011 · $400,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms	5	Aug 2021	Aug 29, 2005 · 1 death · $140 million damage
Excessive heat	5	Aug 2010	—
Flooding	4	Aug 2022	Jun 6, 2021 · $15,000 damage
High winds	2	Apr 2006	Apr 29, 2006 · $200,000 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 Simpson forecast zone and Simpson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Magee?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 32 miles north-northwest. 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 Magee	View
KDGX Jackson, MS	32 mi north-northwest	2,000 ft	Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KHDC Hammond, LA	102 mi south-southwest	9,900 ft	Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KLIX New Orleans, LA	106 mi south	10,500 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 Magee

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 230 tornadoes within 25 miles of Magee, 66 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and December. The strongest was an F4 on January 23, 1969, which passed about 16 miles north-northwest of town and caused 32 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on October 19, 2025, which passed about 19 miles north-northwest of town.

Hail: 275 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on March 30, 1993.

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 Magee'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.

Magee radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Magee, MS?

KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 32 miles north-northwest. KHDC (Hammond, LA) is 102 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Magee?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Magee the lowest scan from KDGX is about 2,000 ft up.

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

Radar for nearby towns

All Mississippi towns →