Banks, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Banks, Bradley County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Banks?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 70 days in the Bradley forecast zone and Bradley County — the most common reported hazard around Banks, mostly in April and May. Next come flash flooding (24 days) and flooding (12 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 70 | Apr 2026 | Apr 3, 2014 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Jul 2022 | Sep 2, 2008 · $1.5 million damage |
| Flooding | 12 | Apr 2025 | May 10, 2009 · 1 death · $15,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 11 | Sep 2012 | Jul 15, 2010 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 11 | Feb 2021 | — |
| Wildfires | 6 | Sep 2013 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2023 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 4 | Oct 2020 | Sep 13, 2008 · $375,000 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 Bradley forecast zone and Bradley County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Banks get?
A normal year brings about 1.5 inches of snow to Banks, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Warren 2 Wsw weather station 9.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 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 Banks?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 87 miles north. 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 Banks | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 87 mi north | 7,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 120 mi southwest | 12,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDGX Jackson, MS | 160 mi east-southeast | 20,100 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 Banks
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 56 tornadoes within 25 miles of Banks, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in December and April. The strongest was an F4 on March 28, 1975, which passed about 9 miles east-southeast of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on June 18, 2023, which passed about 24 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 134 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 6, 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 Banks'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.
Banks radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Banks, AR?
KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 87 miles north. KSHV (Shreveport, LA) is 120 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Banks?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Banks the lowest scan from KLZK is about 7,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Banks 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 Banks, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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