Taylor, MS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Taylor, Lafayette County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Taylor?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 96 days in the Lafayette forecast zone and Lafayette County — the most common reported hazard around Taylor, mostly in June and May. Next come excessive heat (88 days) and flash flooding (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 96 | Mar 2026 | Jul 20, 2000 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 88 | Jun 2026 | Aug 5, 2007 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 26 | Mar 2025 | Sep 2, 2012 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 15 | Jan 2025 | Feb 1, 1996 · $20,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 11 | Apr 2025 | Sep 2, 2012 · $250,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Feb 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 · 1 death · $3.0 million damage |
| High winds | 4 | Mar 2023 | Nov 2, 1999 · $10,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Jan 2026 | Jan 23, 2026 · 1 death · $8.0 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 Lafayette forecast zone and Lafayette County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Taylor get?
A normal year brings about 1.2 inches of snow to Taylor, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the University weather station 7.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 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 Taylor?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 76 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 Taylor | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 76 mi north-northwest | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGWX Columbus AFB, MS | 76 mi east-southeast | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDGX Jackson, MS | 139 mi south | 16,100 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 Taylor
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 60 tornadoes within 25 miles of Taylor, 28 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and April. The strongest was an F4 on February 21, 1971, which crossed near town and caused 58 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on April 5, 2025, which passed about 12 miles east of town.
Hail: 171 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on April 10, 1962.
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 Taylor'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.
Taylor radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Taylor, MS?
KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 76 miles north-northwest. KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS) is 76 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Taylor?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Taylor the lowest scan from KNQA is about 6,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Taylor 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 Taylor, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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