Pearl, MS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pearl, Rankin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pearl?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 313 days in the Rankin forecast zone and Rankin County — the most common reported hazard around Pearl, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (108 days) and lightning casualties & damage (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 313 | Jun 2026 | May 9, 2024 · 1 death · $750,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 108 | Jun 2026 | Apr 2, 2017 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 24 | Jul 2025 | Apr 22, 2025 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Mar 2026 | Feb 3, 2011 · $900,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 9 | Jan 2022 | Feb 11, 2010 · $1.2 million damage |
| Flooding | 9 | Apr 2024 | Sep 5, 2011 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Aug 2010 | — |
| High winds | 4 | Apr 2024 | Apr 29, 2006 · $300,000 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 Rankin forecast zone and Rankin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Pearl get?
A normal year brings about 1.0 inches of snow to Pearl, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Jackson Intl Ap weather station 3.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (0.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Pearl?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 6 miles east. 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 Pearl | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDGX Jackson, MS | 6 mi east | 300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KHDC Hammond, LA | 123 mi south | 13,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLIX New Orleans, LA | 135 mi south | 15,300 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 Pearl
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 261 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pearl, 53 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F5 on March 3, 1966, which passed about 5 miles north-northwest of town and caused 58 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on October 19, 2025, which passed about 12 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 452 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 47 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 14, 1996.
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 Pearl'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.
Pearl radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pearl, MS?
KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 6 miles east. KHDC (Hammond, LA) is 123 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pearl?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pearl the lowest scan from KDGX is about 300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Pearl 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 Pearl, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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