Myrtle, MS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Myrtle, Union County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Myrtle?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 84 days in the Union forecast zone and Union County — the most common reported hazard around Myrtle, mostly in May and June. Next come excessive heat (82 days) and flash flooding (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 84 | Feb 2026 | May 24, 2015 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 82 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 25 | Mar 2025 | May 2, 2010 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 18 | Jan 2025 | Feb 1, 1996 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Feb 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 · $50,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Feb 2019 | Feb 22, 2019 · $25,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | May 2023 | May 11, 2023 · $25,000 damage |
| High winds | 3 | Mar 2023 | Jan 29, 2008 · $10,000 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 Union forecast zone and Union County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Myrtle get?
A normal year brings about 2.6 inches of snow to Myrtle, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hickory Flat weather station 5.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 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 Myrtle?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS), about 64 miles 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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Myrtle | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGWX Columbus AFB, MS | 64 mi southeast | 5,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 69 mi northwest | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDGX Jackson, MS | 165 mi south-southwest | 21,300 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 Myrtle
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 83 tornadoes within 25 miles of Myrtle, 40 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F4 on February 21, 1971, which passed about 10 miles northwest of town and caused 58 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on April 5, 2025, which passed about 7 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 184 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 2, 1984.
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 Myrtle'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.
Myrtle radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Myrtle, MS?
KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS), about 64 miles southeast. KNQA (Memphis, TN) is 69 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Myrtle?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Myrtle the lowest scan from KGWX is about 5,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Myrtle 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 Myrtle, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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