Water Valley, MS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Water Valley, Yalobusha County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Water Valley?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 106 days in the Yalobusha forecast zone and Yalobusha County — the most common reported hazard around Water Valley, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (54 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (11 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 106 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 54 | Mar 2026 | Apr 30, 2017 · $60,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 11 | Jan 2025 | Feb 1, 1996 · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Mar 2025 | Jun 8, 2021 · $200,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Feb 2026 | Feb 1, 1996 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Jan 2026 | Jan 23, 2026 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 2 | Mar 2023 | Jan 29, 2008 · $10,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Aug 2016 | Aug 26, 2016 · 1 death |
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 Yalobusha forecast zone and Yalobusha County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Water Valley get?
A normal year brings about 1.2 inches of snow to Water Valley, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Water Valley weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (0.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 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 Water Valley?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS), about 77 miles east-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 Water Valley | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KGWX Columbus AFB, MS | 77 mi east-southeast | 6,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 83 mi north | 7,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDGX Jackson, MS | 132 mi south | 14,700 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 Water Valley
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 61 tornadoes within 25 miles of Water Valley, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March 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 16 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 165 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on April 10, 1962.
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 Water Valley'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.
Water Valley radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Water Valley, MS?
KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS), about 77 miles east-southeast. KNQA (Memphis, TN) is 83 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Water Valley?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Water Valley the lowest scan from KGWX is about 6,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Water Valley 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 Water Valley, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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