Mantachie, MS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mantachie, Itawamba County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mantachie?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 112 days in the Itawamba forecast zone and Itawamba County — the most common reported hazard around Mantachie, mostly in June and May. Next come excessive heat (90 days) and flash flooding (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 112 | Jun 2026 | Jun 11, 2023 · $350,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 90 | Jun 2026 | Aug 22, 2000 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Mar 2025 | Mar 15, 2025 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 14 | Jan 2025 | Feb 1, 1996 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Feb 2026 | Dec 25, 2004 · 1 death |
| High winds | 3 | Mar 2023 | Mar 3, 2023 · $25,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 3 | Aug 2005 | Jul 11, 2005 · $10,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Jan 2026 | Jan 24, 2026 · $50,000 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 Itawamba forecast zone and Itawamba County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Mantachie get?
A normal year brings about 1.6 inches of snow to Mantachie, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Fulton 3 W weather station 4.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 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 Mantachie?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS), about 31 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 Mantachie | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGWX Columbus AFB, MS | 31 mi south-southeast | 1,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 105 mi northwest | 10,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBMX Birmingham, AL | 127 mi southeast | 14,000 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 Mantachie
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 127 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mantachie, 37 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF5 on April 27, 2011, which passed about 18 miles south-southeast of town and caused 23 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 5, 2025, which passed about 21 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 327 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 26 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on October 25, 1997.
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 Mantachie'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.
Mantachie radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mantachie, MS?
KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS), about 31 miles south-southeast. KNQA (Memphis, TN) is 105 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Mantachie?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Mantachie the lowest scan from KGWX is about 1,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Mantachie 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 Mantachie, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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