Mississippi Valley State University, MS Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Mississippi Valley State University, Leflore 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 Mississippi Valley State University?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 108 days in the Leflore forecast zone and Leflore County — the most common reported hazard around Mississippi Valley State University, mostly in May and July. Next come flash flooding (34 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (12 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds108Apr 2026Jun 5, 2001 · 1 death · $25,000 damage
Flash flooding34Jun 2021Jun 10, 2021 · $1.1 million damage
Heavy snow & winter storms12Jan 2024Jan 14, 2024 · 2 deaths
Ice storms & sleet9Jan 2026Dec 23, 1998 · $3.0 million damage
Excessive heat6Aug 2010Jun 19, 2000 · 1 death
Hurricanes & tropical storms3Sep 2005Aug 29, 2005 · $13 million damage
Extreme cold & wind chill2Jan 2026Jan 26, 2026 · 1 death
Lightning casualties & damage2Aug 2012Aug 23, 2005 · $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 Leflore forecast zone and Leflore County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Mississippi Valley State University?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 88 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over Mississippi Valley State UniversityView
KDGX
Jackson, MS		88 mi south-southeast7,900 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KGWX
Columbus AFB, MS		119 mi east-northeast12,500 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KNQA
Memphis, TN		129 mi north-northeast14,300 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 Mississippi Valley State University

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 102 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mississippi Valley State University, 40 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and September. The strongest was an F5 on February 21, 1971, which passed about 5 miles northwest of town and caused 47 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 18, 2025, which passed about 16 miles east of town.

Hail: 209 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 21 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 13, 1970.

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 Mississippi Valley State University'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.

Mississippi Valley State University radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Mississippi Valley State University, MS?

KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 88 miles south-southeast. KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS) is 119 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Mississippi Valley State University?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Mississippi Valley State University the lowest scan from KDGX is about 7,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.

Is TALON's radar for Mississippi Valley State University 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 Mississippi Valley State University, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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