Raleigh, MS Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Raleigh, Smith 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 Raleigh?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 209 days in the Smith forecast zone and Smith County — the most common reported hazard around Raleigh, mostly in June and April. Next come flash flooding (32 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (9 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds209Jun 2026Aug 22, 2005 · $1.1 million damage
Flash flooding32Jun 2026Aug 29, 2005 · $200,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms9Jan 2022Feb 11, 2010 · $700,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms6Aug 2021Aug 29, 2005 · $150 million damage
Ice storms & sleet5Feb 2021Feb 3, 2011 · $400,000 damage
Excessive heat5Aug 2010—
High winds2Apr 2006Apr 29, 2006 · $200,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill2Jan 2026Jan 1, 2010 · $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 Smith forecast zone and Smith County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Raleigh?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 32 miles west-northwest. 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 RaleighView
KDGX
Jackson, MS		32 mi west-northwest2,000 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KHDC
Hammond, LA		117 mi south-southwest12,200 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KLIX
New Orleans, LA		119 mi south12,500 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 Raleigh

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 240 tornadoes within 25 miles of Raleigh, 67 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F4 on January 23, 1969, which passed about 10 miles north-northwest of town and caused 32 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on October 19, 2025, which passed about 19 miles west-northwest of town.

Hail: 257 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on March 30, 1993.

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 Raleigh'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.

Raleigh radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Raleigh, MS?

KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 32 miles west-northwest. KHDC (Hammond, LA) is 117 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Raleigh?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Raleigh the lowest scan from KDGX is about 2,000 ft up.

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

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