Rienzi, MS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rienzi, Alcorn County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rienzi?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 87 days in the Alcorn forecast zone and Alcorn County — the most common reported hazard around Rienzi, mostly in June and July. Next come excessive heat (85 days) and flash flooding (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 87 | Mar 2026 | Jul 22, 2003 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 85 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 36 | Apr 2025 | May 2, 2010 · 1 death · $4.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 23 | Jan 2025 | Feb 1, 1996 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Feb 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 · $500,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Apr 2023 | Sep 21, 2005 · $50,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Nov 2001 | Nov 28, 2001 · $75,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Jan 2026 | Jan 24, 2026 · 1 death · $4.0 million 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 Alcorn forecast zone and Alcorn County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Rienzi get?
A normal year brings about 1.1 inches of snow to Rienzi, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Booneville weather station 9.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 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 Rienzi?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS), about 61 miles south. 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 Rienzi | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGWX Columbus AFB, MS | 61 mi south | 4,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 86 mi west-northwest | 7,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHTX Huntsville, AL | 139 mi east | 16,100 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 Rienzi
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 114 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rienzi, 41 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF4 on December 23, 2015, which passed about 24 miles north-northwest of town and caused 9 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on April 5, 2025, which passed about 21 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 196 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 21 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 29, 1979.
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 Rienzi'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.
Rienzi radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rienzi, MS?
KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS), about 61 miles south. KNQA (Memphis, TN) is 86 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Rienzi?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Rienzi the lowest scan from KGWX is about 4,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Rienzi 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 Rienzi, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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