Summit, MS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Summit, Pike County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Summit?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 103 days in the Pike forecast zone and Pike County — the most common reported hazard around Summit, mostly in April and June. Next come excessive heat (18 days) and flash flooding (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 103 | May 2026 | Apr 26, 2011 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 18 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Jan 2026 | Aug 12, 2016 · $440,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 8 | Aug 2021 | Aug 28, 2005 · $294 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 6 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Aug 2006 | Aug 26, 2006 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Jan 2014 | — |
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 Pike forecast zone and Pike County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Summit?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHDC (Hammond, LA), about 53 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 Summit | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHDC Hammond, LA | 53 mi south | 3,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KDGX Jackson, MS | 75 mi north-northeast | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLIX New Orleans, LA | 76 mi south-southeast | 6,300 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 Summit
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 149 tornadoes within 25 miles of Summit, 34 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and December. The strongest was an F4 on January 10, 1975, which crossed near town and caused 9 deaths. The most recent was an EF4 on March 15, 2025, which passed about 16 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 194 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on March 17, 2016.
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 Summit'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.
Summit radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Summit, MS?
KHDC (Hammond, LA), about 53 miles south. KDGX (Jackson, MS) is 75 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Summit?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Summit the lowest scan from KHDC is about 3,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Summit 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 Summit, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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