Pontotoc, MS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pontotoc, Pontotoc County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pontotoc?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 111 days in the Pontotoc forecast zone and Pontotoc County — the most common reported hazard around Pontotoc, mostly in June and May. Next come excessive heat (87 days) and flash flooding (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 111 | Mar 2026 | Apr 8, 1998 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 87 | Jun 2026 | Aug 1, 2010 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 26 | Apr 2025 | Jul 1, 2020 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 14 | Jan 2025 | Feb 1, 1996 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Feb 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 · $25,000 damage |
| High winds | 3 | Mar 2023 | Jan 29, 2008 · $10,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Jan 2026 | Jan 23, 2026 · $500,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jul 2008 | Apr 20, 2003 · $150,000 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 Pontotoc forecast zone and Pontotoc County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Pontotoc get?
A normal year brings about 1.2 inches of snow to Pontotoc, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pontotoc weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (0.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 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 Pontotoc?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS), about 46 miles east-southeast. 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 Pontotoc | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGWX Columbus AFB, MS | 46 mi east-southeast | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 90 mi north-northwest | 8,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDGX Jackson, MS | 147 mi south-southwest | 17,700 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 Pontotoc
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 108 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pontotoc, 41 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 29, 1963, which passed about 19 miles east-southeast of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 7, 2025, which passed about 14 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 279 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on March 2, 2012.
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 Pontotoc'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.
Pontotoc radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pontotoc, MS?
KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS), about 46 miles east-southeast. KNQA (Memphis, TN) is 90 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pontotoc?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pontotoc the lowest scan from KGWX is about 3,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Pontotoc 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 Pontotoc, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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