Rena Lara, MS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rena Lara, Coahoma County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rena Lara?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 138 days in the Coahoma forecast zone and Coahoma County — the most common reported hazard around Rena Lara, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (63 days) and flash flooding (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 138 | Jun 2026 | May 29, 2011 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 63 | Sep 2025 | Apr 4, 2014 · 1 death · $30,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Jun 2021 | Jun 10, 2021 · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 16 | Jan 2026 | Jan 23, 2026 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2023 | Dec 13, 2000 · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 5 | Mar 2016 | Mar 10, 2016 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 3 | Jan 2008 | Jan 29, 2008 · $50,000 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 Coahoma forecast zone and Coahoma County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Rena Lara?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 97 miles north-northeast. 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 Rena Lara | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 97 mi north-northeast | 9,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 97 mi west-northwest | 9,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDGX Jackson, MS | 138 mi south-southeast | 15,800 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 Rena Lara
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 72 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rena Lara, 28 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and November. The strongest was an F4 on November 24, 2001, which passed about 20 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF1 on March 30, 2022, which passed about 11 miles south of town.
Hail: 97 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on March 1, 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 Rena Lara'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.
Rena Lara radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rena Lara, MS?
KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 97 miles north-northeast. KLZK (Little Rock, AR) is 97 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Rena Lara?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Rena Lara the lowest scan from KNQA is about 9,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Rena Lara 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 Rena Lara, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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