North Carrollton, MS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for North Carrollton, Carroll County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits North Carrollton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 125 days in the Carroll forecast zone and Carroll County — the most common reported hazard around North Carrollton, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (25 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (11 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 125 | Oct 2025 | Apr 12, 2020 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 25 | Apr 2025 | May 2, 2010 · $400,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 11 | Jan 2024 | Feb 9, 2011 · $400,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Jan 2026 | Dec 23, 1998 · $900,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Aug 2010 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 4 | Aug 2021 | Aug 29, 2005 · $16 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Jan 2026 | Jan 1, 2010 · $330,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | May 2009 | Jul 19, 2006 · $30,000 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 Carroll forecast zone and Carroll County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover North Carrollton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 86 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 North Carrollton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDGX Jackson, MS | 86 mi south | 7,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGWX Columbus AFB, MS | 95 mi east-northeast | 8,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 126 mi north | 13,800 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 North Carrollton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 106 tornadoes within 25 miles of North Carrollton, 41 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F4 on February 21, 1971, which passed about 17 miles northwest of town and caused 58 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 18, 2025, which passed about 4 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 202 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 21 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on April 24, 2014.
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 North Carrollton'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.
North Carrollton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to North Carrollton, MS?
KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 86 miles south. KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS) is 95 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in North Carrollton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over North Carrollton the lowest scan from KDGX is about 7,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for North Carrollton 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 North Carrollton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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