Ben Lomond, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ben Lomond, Sevier County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ben Lomond?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 98 days in the Sevier forecast zone and Sevier County — the most common reported hazard around Ben Lomond, mostly in May and April. Next come excessive heat (75 days) and flash flooding (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 98 | Jun 2026 | Sep 2, 2000 · $2.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 75 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 23 | Jan 2025 | Nov 28, 2015 · $5,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 13 | Jan 2026 | Feb 3, 2011 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2026 | Jan 7, 2010 · $125,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Dec 2000 | Dec 24, 2000 · $165 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Nov 2011 | Nov 21, 2011 · $150,000 damage |
| Flooding | 3 | Feb 2023 | Sep 18, 2011 · $20,000 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 Sevier forecast zone and Sevier County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Ben Lomond get?
A normal year brings about 1.8 inches of snow to Ben Lomond, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ashdown 4 Sse weather station 14.6 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 Ben Lomond?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 97 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 Ben Lomond | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 97 mi south | 9,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 102 mi north | 9,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 127 mi northeast | 13,900 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 Ben Lomond
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 77 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ben Lomond, 26 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on March 21, 1952, which passed about 14 miles north-northeast of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 30, 2025, which passed about 10 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 410 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 39 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 Ben Lomond'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.
Ben Lomond radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ben Lomond, AR?
KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 97 miles south. KSRX (Fort Smith, AR) is 102 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ben Lomond?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ben Lomond the lowest scan from KSHV is about 9,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Ben Lomond 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 Ben Lomond, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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