Bodcaw, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bodcaw, Nevada County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bodcaw?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 76 days in the Nevada forecast zone and Nevada County — the most common reported hazard around Bodcaw, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (67 days) and flash flooding (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 76 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 67 | Mar 2026 | Apr 4, 2011 · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 22 | Apr 2025 | Feb 11, 1998 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 13 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2026 | Jan 7, 2010 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Dec 2000 | Feb 4, 1996 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 2 | Aug 2020 | Sep 13, 2008 · $100,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 1 | Aug 2011 | — |
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 Nevada forecast zone and Nevada County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bodcaw get?
A normal year brings about 2.1 inches of snow to Bodcaw, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hope 3 Ne weather station 13.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 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 Bodcaw?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 81 miles south-southwest. 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 Bodcaw | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 81 mi south-southwest | 7,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 109 mi northeast | 11,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 131 mi north-northwest | 14,700 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 Bodcaw
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 84 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bodcaw, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on March 1, 1997, which passed about 24 miles north of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on April 5, 2025, which passed about 15 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 289 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 29 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 18, 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 Bodcaw'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.
Bodcaw radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bodcaw, AR?
KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 81 miles south-southwest. KLZK (Little Rock, AR) is 109 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bodcaw?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bodcaw the lowest scan from KSHV is about 7,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Bodcaw 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 Bodcaw, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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