Sherman, MS Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Sherman, Pontotoc County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Sherman?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 111 days in the Pontotoc forecast zone and Pontotoc County — the most common reported hazard around Sherman, mostly in June and May. Next come excessive heat (87 days) and flash flooding (26 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds	111	Mar 2026	Apr 8, 1998 · 1 death · $50,000 damage
Excessive heat	87	Jun 2026	Aug 1, 2010 · 1 death
Flash flooding	26	Apr 2025	Jul 1, 2020 · $200,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms	14	Jan 2025	Feb 1, 1996 · $20,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill	6	Feb 2026	Jan 31, 2026 · $25,000 damage
High winds	3	Mar 2023	Jan 29, 2008 · $10,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet	3	Jan 2026	Jan 23, 2026 · $500,000 damage
Lightning casualties & damage	3	Jul 2008	Apr 20, 2003 · $150,000 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 Pontotoc forecast zone and Pontotoc County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Sherman?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS), about 43 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 Sherman	View
KGWX Columbus AFB, MS	43 mi southeast	2,900 ft	Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KNQA Memphis, TN	90 mi northwest	8,200 ft	Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KBMX Birmingham, AL	144 mi southeast	17,100 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 Sherman

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 115 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sherman, 40 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 29, 1963, which passed about 18 miles south-southeast of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on April 5, 2025, which passed about 14 miles northwest of town.

Hail: 316 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 22 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 2, 1984.

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 Sherman'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.

Sherman radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Sherman, MS?

KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS), about 43 miles southeast. KNQA (Memphis, TN) is 90 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Sherman?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sherman the lowest scan from KGWX is about 2,900 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Sherman 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 Sherman, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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