Tchula, MS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Tchula, Holmes County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Tchula?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 126 days in the Holmes forecast zone and Holmes County — the most common reported hazard around Tchula, mostly in June and April. Next come flash flooding (22 days) and ice storms & sleet (10 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 126 | Apr 2026 | Feb 16, 2001 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 22 | Jul 2021 | Jun 10, 1997 · $10 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Jan 2026 | Feb 3, 2011 · $300,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 10 | Jan 2024 | Feb 9, 2011 · $400,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Aug 2010 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 4 | Aug 2021 | Aug 29, 2005 · $16 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Jan 2026 | Jan 1, 2010 · $250,000 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 Holmes forecast zone and Holmes County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Tchula?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 64 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 Tchula | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDGX Jackson, MS | 64 mi south-southeast | 5,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGWX Columbus AFB, MS | 120 mi east-northeast | 12,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 151 mi north | 18,300 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 Tchula
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 124 tornadoes within 25 miles of Tchula, 46 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F5 on February 21, 1971, which passed about 24 miles northwest of town and caused 47 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 18, 2025, which passed about 24 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 185 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 2, 2009.
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 Tchula'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.
Tchula radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Tchula, MS?
KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 64 miles south-southeast. KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS) is 120 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Tchula?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Tchula the lowest scan from KDGX is about 5,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Tchula 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 Tchula, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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