Pass Christian, MS Live Doppler Radar

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What weather hits Pass Christian?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 110 days in the Southern Harrison forecast zone and Harrison County — the most common reported hazard around Pass Christian, mostly in June and April. Next come flash flooding (48 days) and excessive heat (23 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds110Jun 2026Jan 7, 1998 · $100,000 damage
Flash flooding48Jun 2026Mar 28, 2009 · 1 death · $750,000 damage
Excessive heat23Jul 2025—
Lightning casualties & damage18Jun 2024Jun 7, 2001 · 1 death
Flooding14Jun 2023Jul 8, 1996 · $100,000 damage
Storm surge3Sep 2024Feb 15, 1998 · $250,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill2Jan 2026—
Hurricanes & tropical storms1Sep 2024—

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 Harrison forecast zone and Harrison County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Pass Christian?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLIX (New Orleans, LA), about 35 miles west. 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 Pass ChristianView
KLIX
New Orleans, LA		35 mi west2,200 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KMOB
Mobile, AL		65 mi east-northeast5,100 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KHDC
Hammond, LA		71 mi west-northwest5,800 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly

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 Pass Christian

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 147 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pass Christian, 26 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 10 miles east-northeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on April 10, 2024, which passed about 24 miles west of town.

Hail: 111 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 Pass Christian'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.

Pass Christian radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Pass Christian, MS?

KLIX (New Orleans, LA), about 35 miles west. KMOB (Mobile, AL) is 65 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Pass Christian?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Pass Christian the lowest scan from KLIX is about 2,200 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.

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

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