Meridian Station, MS Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Meridian Station, 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 Station?

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 Station, mostly in June and April. Next come flash flooding (71 days) and ice storms & sleet (8 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds223Apr 2026May 4, 2021 · $1.4 million damage
Flash flooding71Apr 2026Apr 7, 2003 · $50 million damage
Ice storms & sleet8Feb 2021Feb 3, 2011 · $800,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms8Jan 2022Feb 11, 2010 · $900,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms7Aug 2005Aug 29, 2005 · 1 death · $500 million damage
Flooding6Jun 2023Apr 7, 2014 · $25,000 damage
Excessive heat5Aug 2010—
High winds3Apr 2009Apr 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 Station?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 82 miles west-southwest. 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over Meridian StationView
KDGX
Jackson, MS		82 mi west-southwest7,200 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KGWX
Columbus AFB, MS		95 mi north8,800 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KBMX
Birmingham, AL		115 mi east-northeast11,900 ftLimited — 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 Station

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 125 tornadoes within 25 miles of Meridian Station, 36 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F5 on March 3, 1966, which passed about 23 miles north-northwest of town and caused 58 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 26, 2025, which passed about 23 miles south-southwest of town.

Hail: 194 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 15, 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 Meridian Station'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 Station radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Meridian Station, MS?

KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 82 miles west-southwest. KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS) is 95 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Meridian Station?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Meridian Station the lowest scan from KDGX is about 7,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.

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

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