New Site, MS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for New Site, Prentiss County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits New Site?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 83 days in the Prentiss forecast zone and Prentiss County — the most common reported hazard around New Site, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (73 days) and flash flooding (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 83 | Jun 2026 | Aug 16, 2019 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 73 | Jun 2025 | Nov 29, 2022 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 26 | Mar 2026 | May 2, 2010 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 18 | Jan 2025 | Feb 17, 2021 · $1.2 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Feb 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Jan 2026 | Jan 24, 2026 · $750,000 damage |
| High winds | 2 | Mar 2023 | Mar 3, 2023 · $5,000 damage |
| Flooding | 2 | Feb 2019 | Aug 14, 1998 · $1,000 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 Prentiss forecast zone and Prentiss County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does New Site get?
A normal year brings about 1.1 inches of snow to New Site, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Booneville weather station 10 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 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 New Site?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS), about 46 miles south. 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 Site | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGWX Columbus AFB, MS | 46 mi south | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 99 mi northwest | 9,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBMX Birmingham, AL | 134 mi southeast | 15,200 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 New Site
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 112 tornadoes within 25 miles of New Site, 38 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F3 on February 24, 2001, which passed about 11 miles west of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 5, 2025, which passed about 20 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 233 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 21 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on October 25, 1997.
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 Site'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 Site radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to New Site, MS?
KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS), about 46 miles south. KNQA (Memphis, TN) is 99 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in New Site?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over New Site the lowest scan from KGWX is about 3,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for New Site 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 Site, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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