Toomsuba, MS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Toomsuba, Lauderdale County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Toomsuba?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 223 days in the Lauderdale forecast zone and Lauderdale County — the most common reported hazard around Toomsuba, mostly in June and April. Next come flash flooding (71 days) and ice storms & sleet (8 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 223 | Apr 2026 | May 4, 2021 · $1.4 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 71 | Apr 2026 | Apr 7, 2003 · $50 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Feb 2021 | Feb 3, 2011 · $800,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 8 | Jan 2022 | Feb 11, 2010 · $900,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 7 | Aug 2005 | Aug 29, 2005 · 1 death · $500 million damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Jun 2023 | Apr 7, 2014 · $25,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Aug 2010 | — |
| High winds | 3 | Apr 2009 | Apr 12, 2009 · $30,000 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 Lauderdale forecast zone and Lauderdale County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Toomsuba?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 87 miles west. 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 Toomsuba | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDGX Jackson, MS | 87 mi west | 7,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGWX Columbus AFB, MS | 102 mi north | 9,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KBMX Birmingham, AL | 113 mi east-northeast | 11,600 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 Toomsuba
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 123 tornadoes within 25 miles of Toomsuba, 32 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and April. The strongest was an EF4 on April 27, 2011, which passed about 12 miles south-southeast of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 26, 2025, which passed about 17 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 172 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 8, 2020.
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 Toomsuba'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.
Toomsuba radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Toomsuba, MS?
KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 87 miles west. KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS) is 102 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Toomsuba?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Toomsuba the lowest scan from KDGX is about 7,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Toomsuba 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 Toomsuba, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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