Red Banks, MS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Red Banks, Marshall County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Red Banks?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 88 days in the Marshall forecast zone and Marshall County — the most common reported hazard around Red Banks, mostly in June and July. Next come excessive heat (87 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 88 | Apr 2026 | Jun 25, 2023 · $150,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 87 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 24 | Jan 2025 | Feb 1, 1996 · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Apr 2026 | Apr 27, 2011 · 1 death · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Feb 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 · $500,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Jan 2026 | Jan 23, 2026 · $1.8 million damage |
| High winds | 3 | Mar 2023 | Sep 26, 2002 · $15,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jul 2018 | Jul 19, 2018 · $250,000 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 Marshall forecast zone and Marshall County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Red Banks get?
A normal year brings about 1.9 inches of snow to Red Banks, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mt Pleasant 4Sw weather station 4.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 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 Red Banks?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 39 miles north-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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Red Banks | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 39 mi north-northwest | 2,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KGWX Columbus AFB, MS | 96 mi southeast | 9,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 153 mi west | 18,800 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 Red Banks
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 78 tornadoes within 25 miles of Red Banks, 28 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on February 21, 1971, which passed about 21 miles southeast of town and caused 58 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 18, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles west of town.
Hail: 181 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on December 9, 2023.
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 Red Banks'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.
Red Banks radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Red Banks, MS?
KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 39 miles north-northwest. KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS) is 96 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Red Banks?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Red Banks the lowest scan from KNQA is about 2,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Red Banks 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 Red Banks, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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