West Point, MS Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for West Point, Clay 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 West Point?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 103 days in the Clay forecast zone and Clay County — the most common reported hazard around West Point, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (19 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (12 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds103Mar 2026Mar 18, 2013 · $500,000 damage
Flash flooding19Aug 2021Apr 15, 2011 · $600,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms12Jan 2025Feb 9, 2011 · $400,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet5Jan 2026Dec 23, 1998 · $300,000 damage
Excessive heat5Aug 2010—
Hurricanes & tropical storms4Aug 2005Aug 29, 2005 · $11 million damage
High winds2Mar 2017Apr 12, 2009 · $15,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill2Jan 2026Jan 1, 2010 · $200,000 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 Clay forecast zone and Clay County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover West Point?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS), about 28 miles northeast. 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 West PointView
KGWX
Columbus AFB, MS		28 mi northeast1,700 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KBMX
Birmingham, AL		113 mi east-southeast11,600 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KDGX
Jackson, MS		120 mi southwest12,700 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 West Point

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 132 tornadoes within 25 miles of West Point, 51 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F4 on March 11, 1963, which passed about 21 miles west of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on March 31, 2025, which touched down about 11 miles east of town.

Hail: 206 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.60-inch hail on June 16, 2023.

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 Point'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 Point radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to West Point, MS?

KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS), about 28 miles northeast. KBMX (Birmingham, AL) is 113 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in West Point?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over West Point the lowest scan from KGWX is about 1,700 ft up.

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

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