Carthage, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Carthage, Panola County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Carthage?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 102 days in the Panola forecast zone and Panola County — the most common reported hazard around Carthage, mostly in June and August. Next come excessive heat (85 days) and flash flooding (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 102 | Apr 2026 | Mar 31, 2005 · $700,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 85 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 24 | May 2024 | Jan 29, 1999 · $10,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 8 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2026 | Jan 7, 2010 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Dec 2000 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Sep 2023 | Jun 21, 2011 · $30,000 damage |
| Flooding | 2 | Mar 1997 | — |
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 Panola forecast zone and Panola County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Carthage?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 36 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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Carthage | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 36 mi northeast | 2,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPOE Fort Polk, LA | 106 mi southeast | 10,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLCH Lake Charles, LA | 155 mi south-southeast | 19,100 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 Carthage
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 153 tornadoes within 25 miles of Carthage, 47 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on February 12, 1950, which passed about 23 miles east-southeast of town and caused 18 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 6, 2025, which passed about 23 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 308 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 26 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on June 13, 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 Carthage'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.
Carthage radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Carthage, TX?
KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 36 miles northeast. KPOE (Fort Polk, LA) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Carthage?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Carthage the lowest scan from KSHV is about 2,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Carthage 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 Carthage, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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