Arkadelphia, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Arkadelphia, Clark County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Arkadelphia?
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 Arkadelphia, 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 Arkadelphia get?
A normal year brings about 1.4 inches of snow to Arkadelphia, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Arkadelphia 2 N weather station 1.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 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 Arkadelphia?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 67 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 Arkadelphia | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 67 mi northeast | 5,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 109 mi northwest | 10,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 124 mi south-southwest | 13,400 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 Arkadelphia
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 79 tornadoes within 25 miles of Arkadelphia, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and March. The strongest was an F4 on March 1, 1997, which crossed near town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on October 18, 2025, which touched down about 10 miles north of town.
Hail: 277 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 28 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on March 29, 1976.
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 Arkadelphia'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.
Arkadelphia radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Arkadelphia, AR?
KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 67 miles northeast. KSRX (Fort Smith, AR) is 109 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Arkadelphia?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Arkadelphia the lowest scan from KLZK is about 5,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Arkadelphia 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 Arkadelphia, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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