Sumrall, MS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sumrall, Lamar County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sumrall?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 185 days in the Lamar forecast zone and Lamar County — the most common reported hazard around Sumrall, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (71 days) and lightning casualties & damage (12 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 185 | Apr 2026 | Apr 4, 2011 · $900,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 71 | Jun 2026 | Mar 12, 2004 · $6.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 12 | May 2025 | Jun 27, 2016 · 1 death |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 11 | Sep 2024 | Aug 29, 2005 · $480 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 7 | Jan 2025 | Feb 11, 2010 · $200,000 damage |
| High winds | 4 | Dec 2000 | Sep 27, 1998 · $800,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Aug 2010 | — |
| Flooding | 4 | Mar 2024 | Apr 5, 2022 · $5,000 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 Lamar forecast zone and Lamar County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Sumrall?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 65 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 Sumrall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDGX Jackson, MS | 65 mi north-northwest | 5,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLIX New Orleans, LA | 77 mi south-southwest | 6,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHDC Hammond, LA | 80 mi southwest | 6,900 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 Sumrall
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 207 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sumrall, 63 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an EF4 on April 12, 2020, which passed about 10 miles northwest of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on April 6, 2025, which passed about 13 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 279 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on April 20, 1982.
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 Sumrall'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.
Sumrall radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sumrall, MS?
KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 65 miles north-northwest. KLIX (New Orleans, LA) is 77 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sumrall?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sumrall the lowest scan from KDGX is about 5,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Sumrall 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 Sumrall, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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