Runnelstown, MS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Runnelstown, Perry County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Runnelstown?
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 Runnelstown, 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 Runnelstown?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMOB (Mobile, AL), about 71 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 Runnelstown | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMOB Mobile, AL | 71 mi southeast | 5,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDGX Jackson, MS | 81 mi northwest | 7,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLIX New Orleans, LA | 83 mi south-southwest | 7,300 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 Runnelstown
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 148 tornadoes within 25 miles of Runnelstown, 44 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and December. The strongest was an F4 on February 28, 1987, which passed about 12 miles northwest of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on April 6, 2025, which passed about 7 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 238 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on March 6, 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 Runnelstown'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.
Runnelstown radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Runnelstown, MS?
KMOB (Mobile, AL), about 71 miles southeast. KDGX (Jackson, MS) is 81 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Runnelstown?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Runnelstown the lowest scan from KMOB is about 5,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Runnelstown 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 Runnelstown, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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