Wade, MS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wade, Jackson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wade?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 73 days in the Northern Jackson forecast zone and Jackson County — the most common reported hazard around Wade, mostly in June and August. Next come flash flooding (34 days) and excessive heat (21 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 73 | Jun 2026 | Apr 14, 2014 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 34 | Jun 2026 | May 1, 2013 · $1.5 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 21 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 13 | Jul 2013 | Jul 31, 2011 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 2 | Jun 2002 | Jul 8, 1996 · $100,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 1 | Sep 2024 | Sep 11, 2024 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 1 | Jan 2025 | — |
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 Northern Jackson forecast zone and Jackson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Wade?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMOB (Mobile, AL), about 19 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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Wade | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMOB Mobile, AL | 19 mi east | 1,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLIX New Orleans, LA | 78 mi west-southwest | 6,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHDC Hammond, LA | 110 mi west | 11,200 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 Wade
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 179 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wade, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and October. The strongest was an F3 on April 13, 1980, which passed about 21 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on October 26, 2025, which passed about 8 miles south of town.
Hail: 140 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 6 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.00-inch hail on April 27, 2023.
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 Wade'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.
Wade radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wade, MS?
KMOB (Mobile, AL), about 19 miles east. KLIX (New Orleans, LA) is 78 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Wade?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Wade the lowest scan from KMOB is about 1,100 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Wade 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 Wade, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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