Ridgeland, MS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ridgeland, Madison County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ridgeland?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 257 days in the Madison forecast zone and Madison County — the most common reported hazard around Ridgeland, mostly in June and April. Next come flash flooding (72 days) and lightning casualties & damage (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 257 | Jun 2026 | Jun 16, 2023 · 1 death · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 72 | Jun 2026 | Apr 6, 2003 · $50 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 14 | Aug 2022 | Mar 13, 2005 · $2.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 11 | Jan 2026 | Feb 3, 2011 · $700,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 8 | Jan 2022 | Feb 11, 2010 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Aug 2010 | Jun 26, 2000 · 1 death |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 5 | Aug 2021 | Aug 29, 2005 · $275 million damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Apr 2024 | Jan 3, 2020 · $100,000 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 Madison forecast zone and Madison County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Ridgeland get?
A normal year brings about 1.0 inches of snow to Ridgeland, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Jackson Intl Ap weather station 8.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (0.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 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 Ridgeland?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 14 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 Ridgeland | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDGX Jackson, MS | 14 mi southeast | 800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KHDC Hammond, LA | 132 mi south | 14,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLIX New Orleans, LA | 146 mi south | 17,300 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 Ridgeland
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 258 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ridgeland, 51 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F5 on March 3, 1966, which passed about 6 miles south-southeast of town and caused 58 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on October 19, 2025, which passed about 22 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 394 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 41 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 14, 1996.
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 Ridgeland'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.
Ridgeland radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ridgeland, MS?
KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 14 miles southeast. KHDC (Hammond, LA) is 132 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ridgeland?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ridgeland the lowest scan from KDGX is about 800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Ridgeland 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 Ridgeland, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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