Alpine, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Alpine, Clark County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Alpine?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 124 days in the Clark forecast zone and Clark County — the most common reported hazard around Alpine, mostly in May and July. Next come flooding (64 days) and flash flooding (46 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 124 | Jun 2026 | Jul 10, 2013 · $400,000 damage |
| Flooding | 64 | Apr 2025 | May 1, 2011 · $1.3 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 46 | Apr 2025 | Dec 23, 2009 · $1.3 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 20 | Jan 2026 | Dec 25, 2012 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 11 | Sep 2012 | Jul 30, 1999 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 9 | Feb 2013 | Aug 8, 1999 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2023 | Feb 16, 2015 · $75,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 7 | Aug 2012 | — |
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 Clark forecast zone and Clark County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Alpine get?
A normal year brings about 1.3 inches of snow to Alpine, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Amity weather station 6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 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 Alpine?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 76 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 Alpine | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 76 mi northeast | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 92 mi northwest | 8,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 126 mi south-southwest | 13,700 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 Alpine
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 81 tornadoes within 25 miles of Alpine, 28 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and March. The strongest was an F4 on March 1, 1997, which passed about 18 miles southeast of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on October 18, 2025, which touched down about 16 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 334 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 37 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on March 5, 1999.
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 Alpine'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.
Alpine radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Alpine, AR?
KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 76 miles northeast. KSRX (Fort Smith, AR) is 92 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Alpine?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Alpine the lowest scan from KLZK is about 6,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Alpine 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 Alpine, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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