West, MS Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for West, Holmes County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits West?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 126 days in the Holmes forecast zone and Holmes County — the most common reported hazard around West, mostly in June and April. Next come flash flooding (22 days) and ice storms & sleet (10 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 126 | Apr 2026 | Feb 16, 2001 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 22 | Jul 2021 | Jun 10, 1997 · $10 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Jan 2026 | Feb 3, 2011 · $300,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 10 | Jan 2024 | Feb 9, 2011 · $400,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Aug 2010 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 4 | Aug 2021 | Aug 29, 2005 · $16 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Jan 2026 | Jan 1, 2010 · $250,000 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 Holmes forecast zone and Holmes County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover West?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 65 miles south. 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 West | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDGX Jackson, MS | 65 mi south | 5,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGWX Columbus AFB, MS | 97 mi east-northeast | 9,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 148 mi north | 17,900 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 West
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 129 tornadoes within 25 miles of West, 44 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an EF4 on March 24, 2023, which passed about 19 miles west-northwest of town and caused 17 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 18, 2025, which passed about 17 miles north of town.
Hail: 183 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on April 24, 2014.
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 West'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.
West radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to West, MS?
KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 65 miles south. KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS) is 97 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in West?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over West the lowest scan from KDGX is about 5,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for West 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 West, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Winona, MS radar 20 mi
- Tchula, MS radar 26 mi
- Duck Hill, MS radar 30 mi
- Greenwood, MS radar 32 mi
- Carthage, MS radar 35 mi
- Ackerman, MS radar 36 mi