New Augusta, MS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for New Augusta, Perry County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits New Augusta?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 72 days in the Perry forecast zone and Perry County — the most common reported hazard around New Augusta, mostly in April and June. Next come flash flooding (26 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (6 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 72 | Jun 2023 | Jun 5, 1998 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 26 | Aug 2022 | Dec 27, 2018 · $1.8 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 6 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 5 | Oct 2020 | Sep 25, 1998 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Aug 2007 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Jan 2000 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jun 2015 | Jun 27, 2015 · $60,000 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 Perry forecast zone and Perry County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover New Augusta?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMOB (Mobile, AL), about 59 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 New Augusta | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMOB Mobile, AL | 59 mi southeast | 4,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLIX New Orleans, LA | 76 mi southwest | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDGX Jackson, MS | 93 mi northwest | 8,600 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 New Augusta
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 109 tornadoes within 25 miles of New Augusta, 29 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and February. The strongest was an F4 on February 28, 1987, which passed about 24 miles north-northwest of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on April 6, 2025, which passed about 18 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 178 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 17, 1998.
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 New Augusta'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.
New Augusta radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to New Augusta, MS?
KMOB (Mobile, AL), about 59 miles southeast. KLIX (New Orleans, LA) is 76 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in New Augusta?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over New Augusta the lowest scan from KMOB is about 4,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for New Augusta 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 New Augusta, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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