Blue Eye, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Blue Eye, Carroll County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Blue Eye?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 116 days in the Carroll forecast zone and Carroll County — the most common reported hazard around Blue Eye, mostly in May and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (45 days) and flash flooding (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 116 | Aug 2024 | Apr 2, 2024 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 45 | Jan 2026 | Jan 24, 2023 · $75,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 27 | Apr 2022 | Apr 29, 2017 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Jan 2009 | Jan 26, 2009 · $17 million damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Apr 2022 | Apr 13, 2022 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Aug 2023 | Aug 9, 2006 · 1 death |
| High winds | 3 | Sep 2008 | Sep 14, 2008 · $300,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 2 | Mar 2017 | Jul 4, 2012 · $25,000 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 Carroll forecast zone and Carroll County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Blue Eye get?
A normal year brings about 6.8 inches of snow to Blue Eye, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Omaha 2S. weather station 11.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 2.5 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 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 Blue Eye?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 51 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 Blue Eye | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 51 mi north | 3,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 99 mi south-southwest | 9,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 123 mi west | 13,200 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 Blue Eye
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 76 tornadoes within 25 miles of Blue Eye, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F3 on April 20, 1973, which passed about 25 miles southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on May 19, 2025, which passed about 24 miles south of town.
Hail: 462 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 37 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 3, 2024.
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 Blue Eye'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.
Blue Eye radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Blue Eye, AR?
KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 51 miles north. KSRX (Fort Smith, AR) is 99 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Blue Eye?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Blue Eye the lowest scan from KSGF is about 3,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Blue Eye 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 Blue Eye, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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