Ocean Springs, MS Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Ocean Springs, Jackson 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 Ocean Springs?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 73 days in the Southern Jackson forecast zone and Jackson County — the most common reported hazard around Ocean Springs, mostly in June and August. Next come flash flooding (34 days) and excessive heat (23 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds73Jun 2026Apr 14, 2014 · $100,000 damage
Flash flooding34Jun 2026May 1, 2013 · $1.5 million damage
Excessive heat23Jul 2025—
Lightning casualties & damage13Jul 2013Jul 31, 2011 · 1 death
Storm surge3Sep 2024Feb 15, 1998 · $250,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill2Jan 2026—
Flooding2Jun 2002Jul 8, 1996 · $100,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms1Sep 2024Sep 11, 2024 · $20,000 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 Southern Jackson forecast zone and Jackson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Ocean Springs?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMOB (Mobile, AL), about 38 miles east-northeast. 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over Ocean SpringsView
KMOB
Mobile, AL		38 mi east-northeast2,500 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KLIX
New Orleans, LA		62 mi west4,800 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KHDC
Hammond, LA		97 mi west9,100 ftFair — 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 Ocean Springs

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 148 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ocean Springs, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and August. The strongest was an F3 on October 30, 1967, which touched down about 17 miles west of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on October 26, 2025, which passed about 9 miles east-southeast of town.

Hail: 93 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on January 24, 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 Ocean Springs'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.

Ocean Springs radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Ocean Springs, MS?

KMOB (Mobile, AL), about 38 miles east-northeast. KLIX (New Orleans, LA) is 62 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Ocean Springs?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Ocean Springs the lowest scan from KMOB is about 2,500 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.

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

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