Paden, MS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Paden, Tishomingo County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Paden?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 106 days in the Tishomingo forecast zone and Tishomingo County — the most common reported hazard around Paden, mostly in June and April. Next come excessive heat (85 days) and flash flooding (20 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 106 | Jun 2025 | Apr 22, 2017 · $300,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 85 | Jun 2026 | Jul 1, 2012 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 20 | Jun 2025 | Sep 4, 2011 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 19 | Jan 2025 | Feb 1, 1996 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Feb 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 · $75,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Aug 2008 | Aug 15, 2008 · $150,000 damage |
| High winds | 5 | Mar 2023 | Feb 11, 2009 · $200,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Jan 2026 | Jan 24, 2026 · 1 death · $1.0 million 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 Tishomingo forecast zone and Tishomingo County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Paden?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS), about 53 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 Paden | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGWX Columbus AFB, MS | 53 mi south | 3,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 103 mi west-northwest | 10,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KHTX Huntsville, AL | 125 mi east | 13,600 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 Paden
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 116 tornadoes within 25 miles of Paden, 38 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and November. The strongest was an F4 on April 19, 1970, which passed about 24 miles north-northwest of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 20, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 207 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 23 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 14, 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 Paden'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.
Paden radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Paden, MS?
KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS), about 53 miles south. KNQA (Memphis, TN) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Paden?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Paden the lowest scan from KGWX is about 3,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Paden 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 Paden, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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