Woodland, MS Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Woodland, Chickasaw 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 Woodland?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 97 days in the Chickasaw forecast zone and Chickasaw County — the most common reported hazard around Woodland, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (90 days) and flash flooding (11 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Excessive heat97Jun 2026—
Damaging thunderstorm winds90Mar 2026Aug 6, 2023 · 2 deaths
Flash flooding11Mar 2025Jun 9, 2021 · $100,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms10Jan 2025Feb 1, 1996 · $20,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill6Feb 2026—
High winds3Mar 2023Feb 26, 2000 · $10,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms3Aug 2005Aug 29, 2005 · $15,000 damage
Flooding3Feb 2020Feb 11, 2020 · $25,000 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 Chickasaw forecast zone and Chickasaw County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Woodland?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS), about 42 miles east-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 WoodlandView
KGWX
Columbus AFB, MS		42 mi east-northeast2,800 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KDGX
Jackson, MS		117 mi south-southwest12,200 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KNQA
Memphis, TN		118 mi north-northwest12,400 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 Woodland

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 87 tornadoes within 25 miles of Woodland, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F4 on November 21, 1992, which passed about 22 miles south-southwest of town and caused 12 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 7, 2025, which passed about 18 miles north of town.

Hail: 138 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 7 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on March 2, 2012.

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 Woodland'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.

Woodland radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Woodland, MS?

KGWX (Columbus AFB, MS), about 42 miles east-northeast. KDGX (Jackson, MS) is 117 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Woodland?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Woodland the lowest scan from KGWX is about 2,800 ft up.

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

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