Morton, MS Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Morton, Scott 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 Morton?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 181 days in the Scott forecast zone and Scott County — the most common reported hazard around Morton, mostly in July and April. Next come flash flooding (36 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (10 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds	181	Mar 2026	Apr 9, 2024 · 1 death · $1.5 million damage
Flash flooding	36	Jun 2026	Apr 6, 2003 · 1 death · $50 million damage
Heavy snow & winter storms	10	Jan 2022	Feb 11, 2010 · $500,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet	7	Feb 2021	Feb 3, 2011 · $400,000 damage
Excessive heat	5	Aug 2010	—
Hurricanes & tropical storms	4	Aug 2021	Aug 29, 2005 · $145 million damage
High winds	3	Mar 2017	Apr 29, 2006 · $300,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill	2	Jan 2026	—

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 Scott forecast zone and Scott County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Morton?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 20 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.

Radar	Distance	Lowest beam over Morton	View
KDGX Jackson, MS	20 mi west-southwest	1,100 ft	Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KGWX Columbus AFB, MS	132 mi northeast	14,800 ft	Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KHDC Hammond, LA	134 mi south-southwest	15,100 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 Morton

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 236 tornadoes within 25 miles of Morton, 52 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and November. The strongest was an F5 on March 3, 1966, which passed about 11 miles north-northwest of town and caused 58 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on October 19, 2025, which passed about 18 miles southwest of town.

Hail: 248 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 25 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 14, 1996.

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 Morton'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.

Morton radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Morton, MS?

KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 20 miles west-southwest. KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS) is 132 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Morton?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Morton the lowest scan from KDGX is about 1,100 ft up.

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

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