Waveland, MS Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Waveland, Hancock 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 Waveland?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 74 days in the Southern Hancock forecast zone and Hancock County — the most common reported hazard around Waveland, mostly in June and April. Next come excessive heat (23 days) and flash flooding (21 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds74Jun 2026Apr 7, 2003 · $50,000 damage
Excessive heat23Jul 2025—
Flash flooding21Jun 2026Jun 30, 2003 · $500,000 damage
Lightning casualties & damage9Jun 2024Aug 15, 2005 · 1 death
Storm surge4Sep 2024Feb 15, 1998 · $500,000 damage
Flooding3May 2026May 12, 2019 · $100,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill2Jan 2026—
Hurricanes & tropical storms1Sep 2024—

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 Southern Hancock forecast zone and Hancock County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Waveland?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLIX (New Orleans, LA), about 26 miles west. 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 WavelandView
KLIX
New Orleans, LA		26 mi west1,500 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KHDC
Hammond, LA		62 mi west-northwest4,800 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KMOB
Mobile, AL		74 mi east-northeast6,100 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation

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 Waveland

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 156 tornadoes within 25 miles of Waveland, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F3 on October 30, 1967, which touched down about 20 miles east-northeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 10, 2024, which passed about 22 miles west of town.

Hail: 111 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 5 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on March 31, 2005.

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 Waveland'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.

Waveland radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Waveland, MS?

KLIX (New Orleans, LA), about 26 miles west. KHDC (Hammond, LA) is 62 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near Waveland?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Waveland the lowest scan from KLIX is about 1,500 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.

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

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