Shaw, MS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Shaw, Bolivar County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Shaw?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 142 days in the Bolivar forecast zone and Bolivar County — the most common reported hazard around Shaw, mostly in May and July. Next come flash flooding (46 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 142 | Mar 2026 | Mar 9, 2006 · $600,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 46 | Jun 2025 | Jun 8, 2021 · $2.1 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 14 | Jan 2026 | Feb 9, 2011 · $450,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 13 | Jan 2025 | Dec 23, 1998 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 5 | Mar 2023 | Jan 29, 2008 · $800,000 damage |
| Flooding | 5 | Apr 2022 | Mar 9, 1997 · $1.4 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Aug 2010 | Aug 1, 2010 · 1 death |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 3 | Aug 2020 | Aug 29, 2005 · $5.7 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 Bolivar forecast zone and Bolivar County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Shaw get?
A normal year brings about 1.9 inches of snow to Shaw, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cleveland weather station 9.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 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 Shaw?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 102 miles south-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 Shaw | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDGX Jackson, MS | 102 mi south-southeast | 9,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 121 mi northwest | 12,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 131 mi north-northeast | 14,600 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 Shaw
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 104 tornadoes within 25 miles of Shaw, 33 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and January. The strongest was an F5 on February 21, 1971, which passed about 18 miles southeast of town and caused 47 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 3, 2025, which touched down about 7 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 210 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on April 1, 1974.
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 Shaw'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.
Shaw radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Shaw, MS?
KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 102 miles south-southeast. KLZK (Little Rock, AR) is 121 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Shaw?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Shaw the lowest scan from KDGX is about 9,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Shaw 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 Shaw, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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