Verona, MS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Verona, Lee County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Verona?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 165 days in the Lee forecast zone and Lee County — the most common reported hazard around Verona, mostly in June and May. Next come excessive heat (93 days) and flash flooding (58 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 165 | Jun 2026 | Jun 9, 2024 · $250,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 93 | Jun 2026 | Jul 20, 2008 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 58 | Apr 2026 | May 2, 2010 · 1 death · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 14 | Jan 2025 | Feb 1, 1996 · $40,000 damage |
| High winds | 7 | Mar 2023 | Mar 3, 2023 · $150,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Jul 2019 | Oct 17, 2012 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Feb 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 · $25,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Sep 2018 | Nov 29, 2001 · $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 Lee forecast zone and Lee County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Verona?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS), about 30 miles 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 Verona | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGWX Columbus AFB, MS | 30 mi southeast | 1,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 103 mi northwest | 10,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KBMX Birmingham, AL | 132 mi east-southeast | 14,900 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 Verona
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 120 tornadoes within 25 miles of Verona, 38 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an EF5 on April 27, 2011, which passed about 19 miles east-southeast of town and caused 23 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 7, 2025, which passed about 22 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 300 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 24 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 Verona'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.
Verona radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Verona, MS?
KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS), about 30 miles southeast. KNQA (Memphis, TN) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Verona?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Verona the lowest scan from KGWX is about 1,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Verona 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 Verona, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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