Pearl River, MS Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Pearl River, Neshoba 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 Pearl River?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 199 days in the Neshoba forecast zone and Neshoba County — the most common reported hazard around Pearl River, mostly in April and June. Next come flash flooding (34 days) and ice storms & sleet (8 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds199Apr 2026Apr 18, 2019 · 1 death · $20,000 damage
Flash flooding34Jul 2023Feb 5, 2004 · $500,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet8Mar 2026Feb 3, 2011 · $400,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms8Jan 2022Feb 9, 2011 · $400,000 damage
Lightning casualties & damage7Jul 2023Dec 28, 2007 · $45,000 damage
High winds6Apr 2011Apr 29, 2006 · $400,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms5Aug 2021Aug 29, 2005 · $150 million damage
Excessive heat5Aug 2010—

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

Which radars cover Pearl River?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 56 miles southwest. 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 Pearl RiverView
KDGX
Jackson, MS		56 mi southwest4,200 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KGWX
Columbus AFB, MS		92 mi northeast8,500 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KBMX
Birmingham, AL		146 mi east17,300 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 Pearl River

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 156 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pearl River, 44 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and November. The strongest was an F5 on March 3, 1966, which passed about 8 miles south-southeast of town and caused 58 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on April 6, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles east of town.

Hail: 223 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on April 22, 2005.

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 River'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 River radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Pearl River, MS?

KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 56 miles southwest. KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS) is 92 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Pearl River?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pearl River the lowest scan from KDGX is about 4,200 ft up.

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

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