Mount Pleasant, MS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mount Pleasant, Marshall County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mount Pleasant?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 88 days in the Marshall forecast zone and Marshall County — the most common reported hazard around Mount Pleasant, mostly in June and July. Next come excessive heat (87 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 88 | Apr 2026 | Jun 25, 2023 · $150,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 87 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 24 | Jan 2025 | Feb 1, 1996 · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Apr 2026 | Apr 27, 2011 · 1 death · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Feb 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 · $500,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Jan 2026 | Jan 23, 2026 · $1.8 million damage |
| High winds | 3 | Mar 2023 | Sep 26, 2002 · $15,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jul 2018 | Jul 19, 2018 · $250,000 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 Marshall forecast zone and Marshall County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Mount Pleasant get?
A normal year brings about 1.9 inches of snow to Mount Pleasant, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mt Pleasant 4Sw weather station 6.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Mount Pleasant?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 33 miles 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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Mount Pleasant | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 33 mi northwest | 2,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KGWX Columbus AFB, MS | 100 mi southeast | 9,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 152 mi north-northeast | 18,600 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 Mount Pleasant
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 77 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mount Pleasant, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on February 21, 1971, which passed about 24 miles southeast of town and caused 58 deaths. The most recent was an EF3 on April 3, 2025, which passed about 4 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 223 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on December 9, 2023.
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 Mount Pleasant'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.
Mount Pleasant radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mount Pleasant, MS?
KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 33 miles northwest. KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS) is 100 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Mount Pleasant?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Mount Pleasant the lowest scan from KNQA is about 2,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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