Bellefonte, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bellefonte, Boone County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bellefonte?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 94 days in the Boone County Except Southwest forecast zone and Boone County — the most common reported hazard around Bellefonte, mostly in July and August. Next come flash flooding (37 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (7 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 94 | Mar 2026 | Jun 23, 2008 · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 37 | May 2026 | Apr 25, 2011 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 7 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Feb 2012 | Feb 3, 2012 · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 2 | May 2011 | May 1, 2011 · $4.3 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Feb 2025 | — |
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 Boone County Except Southwest forecast zone and Boone County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bellefonte get?
A normal year brings about 9.5 inches of snow to Bellefonte, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Harrison weather station 3.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (3.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.5 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 2.2 | 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 Bellefonte?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 74 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 Bellefonte | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 74 mi north-northwest | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 97 mi southwest | 9,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 104 mi south-southeast | 10,200 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 Bellefonte
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 47 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bellefonte, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an EF3 on May 26, 2024, which passed about 2 miles south-southeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 19, 2025, which passed about 23 miles west of town.
Hail: 265 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 26 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 13, 1981.
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 Bellefonte'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.
Bellefonte radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bellefonte, AR?
KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 74 miles north-northwest. KSRX (Fort Smith, AR) is 97 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bellefonte?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bellefonte the lowest scan from KSGF is about 6,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Bellefonte 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 Bellefonte, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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