Walnut Grove, MS Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Walnut Grove, Leake 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 Walnut Grove?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 186 days in the Leake forecast zone and Leake County — the most common reported hazard around Walnut Grove, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (25 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (9 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds186Apr 2026Jan 25, 2021 · 1 death · $18,000 damage
Flash flooding25Jun 2025Apr 6, 2003 · $10 million damage
Heavy snow & winter storms9Jan 2022Feb 11, 2010 · $350,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet8Feb 2021Feb 3, 2011 · $400,000 damage
High winds5Apr 2011Nov 6, 2000 · 1 death · $6,000 damage
Excessive heat5Aug 2010Jul 15, 2006 · $77,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms4Aug 2021Aug 29, 2005 · 1 death · $130 million damage
Lightning casualties & damage3Mar 2011May 24, 2008 · $100,000 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 Leake forecast zone and Leake County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Walnut Grove?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 38 miles southwest. 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 Walnut GroveView
KDGX
Jackson, MS		38 mi southwest2,400 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KGWX
Columbus AFB, MS		111 mi northeast11,300 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KMOB
Mobile, AL		150 mi south-southeast18,200 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 Walnut Grove

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 191 tornadoes within 25 miles of Walnut Grove, 48 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and November. The strongest was an F5 on March 3, 1966, which crossed near town and caused 58 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 6, 2025, which passed about 21 miles southeast of town.

Hail: 215 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on March 29, 2020.

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 Grove'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 Grove radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Walnut Grove, MS?

KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 38 miles southwest. KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS) is 111 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Walnut Grove?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Walnut Grove the lowest scan from KDGX is about 2,400 ft up.

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

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