Seminary, MS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Seminary, Covington County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Seminary?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 168 days in the Covington forecast zone and Covington County — the most common reported hazard around Seminary, mostly in June and August. Next come flash flooding (36 days) and hurricanes & tropical storms (8 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 168 | May 2026 | May 5, 2023 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 36 | Jun 2026 | Jun 6, 2017 · $1.5 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 8 | Sep 2024 | Aug 29, 2005 · $250 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 6 | Dec 2017 | Feb 11, 2010 · $700,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Aug 2010 | Aug 5, 2007 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Feb 2021 | Feb 3, 2011 · $400,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Sep 2017 | Sep 23, 2017 · $15,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Jan 2026 | Jan 1, 2010 · $300,000 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 Covington forecast zone and Covington County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Seminary?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 57 miles north-northwest. 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 Seminary | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDGX Jackson, MS | 57 mi north-northwest | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLIX New Orleans, LA | 87 mi south-southwest | 7,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHDC Hammond, LA | 90 mi southwest | 8,200 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 Seminary
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 226 tornadoes within 25 miles of Seminary, 75 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and December. The strongest was an EF4 on April 12, 2020, which passed about 4 miles northwest of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on April 6, 2025, which passed about 19 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 296 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 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 Seminary'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.
Seminary radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Seminary, MS?
KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 57 miles north-northwest. KLIX (New Orleans, LA) is 87 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Seminary?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Seminary the lowest scan from KDGX is about 4,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Seminary 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 Seminary, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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