Blue Mountain, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Blue Mountain, Logan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Blue Mountain?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 113 days in the Southern and Eastern Logan County forecast zone and Logan County — the most common reported hazard around Blue Mountain, mostly in May and August. Next come flash flooding (28 days) and flooding (3 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 113 | May 2025 | Jun 1, 2008 · $2.7 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 28 | Sep 2025 | Mar 18, 2008 · $15 million damage |
| Flooding | 3 | Jan 2023 | May 1, 2011 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 2 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Aug 2009 | Aug 17, 2009 · $5,000 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 Southern and Eastern Logan County forecast zone and Logan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Blue Mountain get?
A normal year brings about 2.0 inches of snow to Blue Mountain, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Blue Mtn Dam weather station 3.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (0.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 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 Mountain?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSRX (Fort Smith, AR), about 38 miles west-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 Blue Mountain | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 38 mi west-northwest | 2,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 85 mi east-southeast | 7,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 126 mi northwest | 13,800 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 Mountain
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 74 tornadoes within 25 miles of Blue Mountain, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and November. The strongest was an EF4 on May 24, 2011, which passed about 16 miles northwest of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on November 4, 2024, which touched down about 23 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 206 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 11, 2022.
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 Mountain'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 Mountain radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Blue Mountain, AR?
KSRX (Fort Smith, AR), about 38 miles west-northwest. KLZK (Little Rock, AR) is 85 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Blue Mountain?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Blue Mountain the lowest scan from KSRX is about 2,500 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Blue Mountain 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 Mountain, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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