Natchez, MS Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Natchez, Adams 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 Natchez?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 149 days in the Adams forecast zone and Adams County — the most common reported hazard around Natchez, mostly in April and June. Next come flash flooding (37 days) and ice storms & sleet (11 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds	149	May 2026	Dec 28, 2024 · 1 death · $150,000 damage
Flash flooding	37	Apr 2026	Oct 26, 2025 · 1 death · $2,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet	11	Mar 2026	Feb 3, 2011 · $400,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms	8	Aug 2021	Aug 29, 2005 · $120 million damage
Heavy snow & winter storms	7	Jan 2025	Feb 11, 2010 · $600,000 damage
Excessive heat	5	Aug 2010	Jul 14, 2000 · 1 death
High winds	4	Dec 2000	Dec 16, 2000 · $5,000 damage
Flooding	3	Jun 2011	May 9, 2011 · $660,000 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 Adams forecast zone and Adams County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Natchez?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHDC (Hammond, LA), about 91 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 Natchez	View
KHDC Hammond, LA	91 mi southeast	8,400 ft	Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KDGX Jackson, MS	97 mi east-northeast	9,100 ft	Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KPOE Fort Polk, LA	98 mi west-southwest	9,300 ft	Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation

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 Natchez

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 84 tornadoes within 25 miles of Natchez, 27 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in November and March. The strongest was an F4 on January 23, 1969, which passed about 22 miles east-northeast of town and caused 32 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on December 28, 2024, which touched down about 8 miles west-northwest of town.

Hail: 135 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 24, 2001.

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 Natchez'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.

Natchez radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Natchez, MS?

KHDC (Hammond, LA), about 91 miles southeast. KDGX (Jackson, MS) is 97 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Natchez?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Natchez the lowest scan from KHDC is about 8,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.

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

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