Richton, MS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Richton, Perry County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Richton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 72 days in the Perry forecast zone and Perry County — the most common reported hazard around Richton, mostly in April and June. Next come flash flooding (26 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (6 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 72 | Jun 2023 | Jun 5, 1998 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 26 | Aug 2022 | Dec 27, 2018 · $1.8 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 6 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 5 | Oct 2020 | Sep 25, 1998 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 2 | Aug 2007 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Jan 2000 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jun 2015 | Jun 27, 2015 · $60,000 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 Perry forecast zone and Perry County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Richton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMOB (Mobile, AL), about 62 miles 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 Richton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMOB Mobile, AL | 62 mi southeast | 4,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLIX New Orleans, LA | 87 mi southwest | 7,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDGX Jackson, MS | 89 mi northwest | 8,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Richton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 107 tornadoes within 25 miles of Richton, 30 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and February. The strongest was an F4 on February 28, 1987, which passed about 20 miles northwest of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on April 6, 2025, which passed about 17 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 169 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 17, 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 Richton'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.
Richton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Richton, MS?
KMOB (Mobile, AL), about 62 miles southeast. KLIX (New Orleans, LA) is 87 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Richton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Richton the lowest scan from KMOB is about 4,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Richton 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 Richton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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