Tutwiler, MS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Tutwiler, Tallahatchie County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Tutwiler?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 133 days in the Tallahatchie forecast zone and Tallahatchie County — the most common reported hazard around Tutwiler, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (69 days) and flash flooding (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 133 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 69 | Jun 2026 | Apr 2, 2017 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Jun 2021 | Jun 10, 2021 · $1.3 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 10 | Jan 2025 | Feb 1, 1996 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Feb 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 · $125,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jun 2011 | Jun 19, 1998 · $50,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Jan 2026 | Jan 23, 2026 · $570,000 damage |
| High winds | 2 | Jan 2008 | Jan 29, 2008 · $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 Tallahatchie forecast zone and Tallahatchie County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Tutwiler?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 97 miles north-northeast. 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 Tutwiler | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 97 mi north-northeast | 9,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 119 mi west-northwest | 12,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGWX Columbus AFB, MS | 121 mi east | 12,900 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 Tutwiler
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 92 tornadoes within 25 miles of Tutwiler, 40 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and January. The strongest was an F4 on November 24, 2001, which passed about 19 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on April 5, 2025, which passed about 24 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 120 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 8 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on March 31, 2015.
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 Tutwiler'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.
Tutwiler radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Tutwiler, MS?
KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 97 miles north-northeast. KLZK (Little Rock, AR) is 119 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Tutwiler?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Tutwiler the lowest scan from KNQA is about 9,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Tutwiler 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 Tutwiler, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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