Meridian, MS Live Doppler Radar

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

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What weather hits Meridian?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 223 days in the Lauderdale forecast zone and Lauderdale County — the most common reported hazard around Meridian, mostly in June and April. Next come flash flooding (71 days) and ice storms & sleet (8 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds	223	Apr 2026	May 4, 2021 · $1.4 million damage
Flash flooding	71	Apr 2026	Apr 7, 2003 · $50 million damage
Ice storms & sleet	8	Feb 2021	Feb 3, 2011 · $800,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms	8	Jan 2022	Feb 11, 2010 · $900,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms	7	Aug 2005	Aug 29, 2005 · 1 death · $500 million damage
Flooding	6	Jun 2023	Apr 7, 2014 · $25,000 damage
Excessive heat	5	Aug 2010	—
High winds	3	Apr 2009	Apr 12, 2009 · $30,000 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 Lauderdale forecast zone and Lauderdale County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Meridian?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 76 miles west. 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 Meridian	View
KDGX Jackson, MS	76 mi west	6,400 ft	Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KGWX Columbus AFB, MS	107 mi north	10,600 ft	Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KMOB Mobile, AL	121 mi south-southeast	12,900 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 Meridian

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 154 tornadoes within 25 miles of Meridian, 45 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an EF4 on April 12, 2020, which passed about 24 miles south-southwest of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 26, 2025, which passed about 11 miles south of town.

Hail: 193 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 8, 2020.

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 Meridian'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.

Meridian radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Meridian, MS?

KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 76 miles west. KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS) is 107 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Meridian?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Meridian the lowest scan from KDGX is about 6,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.

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

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