Ashdown, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ashdown, Little River County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ashdown?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 77 days in the Little River forecast zone and Little River County — the most common reported hazard around Ashdown, mostly in May and June. Next come excessive heat (74 days) and flash flooding (21 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 77 | Mar 2026 | Apr 4, 2011 · $500,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 74 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Oct 2023 | Mar 18, 2008 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 13 | Jan 2026 | Feb 16, 2021 · $55,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2026 | Jan 7, 2010 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Dec 2000 | Dec 12, 2000 · $40 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jun 2007 | Mar 9, 2006 · 1 death · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 3 | Jun 2021 | Jun 8, 2021 · 1 death · $2,000 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 Little River forecast zone and Little River County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Ashdown get?
A normal year brings about 1.8 inches of snow to Ashdown, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ashdown 4 Sse weather station 4.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 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 Ashdown?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 86 miles south. 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 Ashdown | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 86 mi south | 7,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 112 mi north | 11,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 133 mi northeast | 15,000 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 Ashdown
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 95 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ashdown, 35 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on March 21, 1952, which passed about 25 miles north-northeast of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 30, 2025, which passed about 21 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 482 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 43 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 27, 2001.
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 Ashdown'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.
Ashdown radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ashdown, AR?
KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 86 miles south. KSRX (Fort Smith, AR) is 112 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ashdown?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ashdown the lowest scan from KSHV is about 7,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Ashdown 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 Ashdown, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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