Walnut, MS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Walnut, Tippah County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Walnut?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 79 days in the Tippah forecast zone and Tippah County — the most common reported hazard around Walnut, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (66 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 79 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 66 | Mar 2026 | Jun 25, 2023 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 23 | Jan 2025 | Feb 1, 1996 · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Mar 2021 | May 1, 2010 · $750,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Feb 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 · $700,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Jan 2026 | Jan 23, 2026 · 2 deaths · $5.5 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jun 2012 | Jun 4, 2012 · $10,000 damage |
| High winds | 2 | Mar 2023 | Jan 29, 2008 · $10,000 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 Tippah forecast zone and Tippah County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Walnut get?
A normal year brings about 1.6 inches of snow to Walnut, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ripley weather station 14.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Walnut?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 60 miles west-northwest. 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 Walnut | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 60 mi west-northwest | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGWX Columbus AFB, MS | 80 mi south-southeast | 6,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 147 mi north | 17,500 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 Walnut
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 78 tornadoes within 25 miles of Walnut, 32 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on February 21, 1971, which passed about 3 miles northwest of town and caused 58 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on April 5, 2025, which passed about 23 miles south of town.
Hail: 150 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on April 7, 2006.
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 Walnut'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.
Walnut radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Walnut, MS?
KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 60 miles west-northwest. KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS) is 80 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Walnut?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Walnut the lowest scan from KNQA is about 4,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Walnut 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 Walnut, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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