Blytheville, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Blytheville, Mississippi County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Blytheville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 140 days in the Mississippi forecast zone and Mississippi County — the most common reported hazard around Blytheville, mostly in June and May. Next come excessive heat (118 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (39 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 140 | Mar 2026 | Dec 10, 2021 · $150,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 118 | Jun 2026 | Aug 1, 1999 · 2 deaths |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 39 | Jan 2026 | Dec 13, 2000 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 25 | Jun 2025 | May 1, 2010 · $750,000 damage |
| Flooding | 12 | Jun 2019 | Mar 20, 2011 · 1 death |
| High winds | 11 | Mar 2025 | Feb 1, 2011 · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2026 | Oct 9, 2000 · $250,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 8 | Jul 2014 | Jul 1, 2014 · 1 death |
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 Mississippi forecast zone and Mississippi County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Blytheville get?
A normal year brings about 2.9 inches of snow to Blytheville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Blytheville weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually February (1.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 1.7 | 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 Blytheville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 41 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 Blytheville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 41 mi south | 2,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 101 mi northeast | 9,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 153 mi west-southwest | 18,700 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 Blytheville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 131 tornadoes within 25 miles of Blytheville, 33 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on May 15, 1968, which passed about 7 miles west-southwest of town and caused 35 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 5, 2025, which passed about 16 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 193 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 8, 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 Blytheville'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.
Blytheville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Blytheville, AR?
KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 41 miles south. KPAH (Paducah, KY) is 101 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Blytheville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Blytheville the lowest scan from KNQA is about 2,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Blytheville 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 Blytheville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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