Marks, MS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Marks, Quitman County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Marks?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 135 days in the Quitman forecast zone and Quitman County — the most common reported hazard around Marks, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (25 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 135 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 25 | May 2025 | Mar 15, 2024 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 14 | Jan 2026 | Jan 23, 2026 · $200,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 5 | Jun 2021 | Jun 10, 2021 · $700,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Feb 2023 | Dec 22, 1998 · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 3 | Mar 2023 | Jan 29, 2008 · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 2 | Mar 2016 | Mar 10, 2016 · $2.0 million 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 Quitman forecast zone and Quitman County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Marks?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 79 miles north-northeast. 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 Marks | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 79 mi north-northeast | 6,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGWX Columbus AFB, MS | 114 mi east-southeast | 11,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 120 mi west-northwest | 12,800 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 Marks
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 73 tornadoes within 25 miles of Marks, 26 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F3 on April 29, 1963, which passed about 17 miles northwest of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF3 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 25 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 122 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on April 27, 2011.
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 Marks'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.
Marks radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Marks, MS?
KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 79 miles north-northeast. KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS) is 114 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Marks?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Marks the lowest scan from KNQA is about 6,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Marks 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 Marks, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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