Acorn, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Acorn, Polk County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Acorn?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 106 days in the Northern Polk County Higher Elevations forecast zone and Polk County — the most common reported hazard around Acorn, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (50 days) and lightning casualties & damage (8 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 106 | Jun 2026 | Oct 13, 2014 · $125,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 50 | Jun 2026 | May 30, 2013 · $1.8 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 8 | Jul 2014 | Jul 9, 2014 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 3 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 2 | May 2011 | May 1, 2011 · $750,000 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 Northern Polk County Higher Elevations forecast zone and Polk County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Acorn get?
A normal year brings about 4.0 inches of snow to Acorn, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mena weather station 5.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (1.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Acorn?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSRX (Fort Smith, AR), about 46 miles north-northwest. 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 Acorn | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 46 mi north-northwest | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 111 mi east | 11,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 131 mi northwest | 14,600 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 Acorn
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 52 tornadoes within 25 miles of Acorn, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF3 on April 9, 2009, which passed about 3 miles south-southeast of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on November 3, 2024, which touched down about 18 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 207 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 22 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on June 19, 2019.
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 Acorn'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.
Acorn radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Acorn, AR?
KSRX (Fort Smith, AR), about 46 miles north-northwest. KLZK (Little Rock, AR) is 111 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Acorn?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Acorn the lowest scan from KSRX is about 3,200 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Acorn 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 Acorn, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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