Van Vleet, MS Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Van Vleet, Chickasaw County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Van Vleet?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 97 days in the Chickasaw forecast zone and Chickasaw County — the most common reported hazard around Van Vleet, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (90 days) and flash flooding (11 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Excessive heat97Jun 2026—
Damaging thunderstorm winds90Mar 2026Aug 6, 2023 · 2 deaths
Flash flooding11Mar 2025Jun 9, 2021 · $100,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms10Jan 2025Feb 1, 1996 · $20,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill6Feb 2026—
High winds3Mar 2023Feb 26, 2000 · $10,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms3Aug 2005Aug 29, 2005 · $15,000 damage
Flooding3Feb 2020Feb 11, 2020 · $25,000 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 Chickasaw forecast zone and Chickasaw County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Van Vleet?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS), about 33 miles east. 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over Van VleetView
KGWX
Columbus AFB, MS		33 mi east2,100 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KNQA
Memphis, TN		109 mi north-northwest11,000 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KDGX
Jackson, MS		133 mi south-southwest15,100 ftLimited — 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 Van Vleet

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 111 tornadoes within 25 miles of Van Vleet, 34 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F4 on April 29, 1963, which passed about 14 miles northeast of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 7, 2025, which passed about 10 miles west-northwest of town.

Hail: 213 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on March 2, 2012.

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 Van Vleet'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.

Van Vleet radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Van Vleet, MS?

KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS), about 33 miles east. KNQA (Memphis, TN) is 109 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Van Vleet?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Van Vleet the lowest scan from KGWX is about 2,100 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Van Vleet 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 Van Vleet, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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