Montrose, MS Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Montrose, Jasper 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 Montrose?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 203 days in the Jasper forecast zone and Jasper County — the most common reported hazard around Montrose, mostly in April and June. Next come flash flooding (34 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (8 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds203Jun 2026Aug 5, 2006 · $400,000 damage
Flash flooding34Mar 2025Mar 9, 2011 · $2.0 million damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms8Aug 2021Aug 29, 2005 · $200 million damage
Ice storms & sleet6Feb 2021Feb 3, 2011 · 1 death · $600,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms6Dec 2017Feb 11, 2010 · $400,000 damage
Excessive heat5Aug 2010—
High winds4Dec 2000Mar 17, 1998 · $50,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill2Jan 2026Jan 1, 2010 · $150,000 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 Jasper forecast zone and Jasper County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Montrose?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 45 miles west-northwest. 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 MontroseView
KDGX
Jackson, MS		45 mi west-northwest3,100 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KMOB
Mobile, AL		116 mi south-southeast12,100 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KLIX
New Orleans, LA		128 mi south-southwest14,200 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 Montrose

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 201 tornadoes within 25 miles of Montrose, 63 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F4 on January 23, 1969, which passed about 10 miles north-northwest of town and caused 32 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 26, 2025, which passed about 24 miles east of town.

Hail: 202 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-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 Montrose'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.

Montrose radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Montrose, MS?

KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 45 miles west-northwest. KMOB (Mobile, AL) is 116 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Montrose?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Montrose the lowest scan from KDGX is about 3,100 ft up.

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

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