Olive Branch, MS Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Olive Branch, DeSoto 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 Olive Branch?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 121 days in the DeSoto forecast zone and DeSoto County — the most common reported hazard around Olive Branch, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (112 days) and flash flooding (61 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Excessive heat121Jun 2026Jul 13, 2000 · 1 death
Damaging thunderstorm winds112Jun 2026Jul 4, 2004 · 1 death · $10,000 damage
Flash flooding61Jun 2026Oct 10, 2002 · 1 death · $5,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms27Jan 2026Jan 23, 2026 · $300,000 damage
Flooding11Mar 2021Nov 28, 2001 · 1 death · $750,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill10Feb 2026Feb 1, 2026 · 1 death
Lightning casualties & damage9Jun 2026Jun 16, 2011 · $700,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet4Feb 2022Dec 13, 2000 · $10,000 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 DeSoto forecast zone and DeSoto County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Olive Branch get?

A normal year brings about 1.5 inches of snow to Olive Branch, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Olive Branch weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (0.7 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
0.00.00.00.70.60.20.00.0

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Olive Branch?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 27 miles north. 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 Olive BranchView
KNQA
Memphis, TN		27 mi north1,600 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KGWX
Columbus AFB, MS		113 mi southeast11,600 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KLZK
Little Rock, AR		137 mi west15,800 ftLimited — 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 Olive Branch

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 108 tornadoes within 25 miles of Olive Branch, 32 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on March 21, 1952, which passed about 11 miles east-southeast of town and caused 16 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 18, 2025, which touched down about 11 miles southwest of town.

Hail: 324 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on December 9, 2023.

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 Olive Branch'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.

Olive Branch radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Olive Branch, MS?

KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 27 miles north. KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS) is 113 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Olive Branch?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Olive Branch the lowest scan from KNQA is about 1,600 ft up.

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

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