Brinkley, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Brinkley, Monroe County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Brinkley?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 83 days in the Monroe forecast zone and Monroe County — the most common reported hazard around Brinkley, mostly in March and May. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (63 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 83 | Jul 2025 | May 1, 2011 · $50 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 63 | Jun 2025 | Feb 24, 2011 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 23 | Jan 2026 | Mar 2, 2014 · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 17 | Apr 2022 | Jun 29, 2014 · $1.6 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 10 | Sep 2012 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Feb 2003 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 2 | Sep 2008 | Sep 13, 2008 · $375,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Apr 2011 | Apr 4, 2011 · $1,000 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 Monroe forecast zone and Monroe County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Brinkley get?
A normal year brings about 2.7 inches of snow to Brinkley, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Brinkley weather station 1.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (1.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 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 Brinkley?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 61 miles west. 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 Brinkley | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 61 mi west | 4,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 81 mi east-northeast | 7,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGWX Columbus AFB, MS | 177 mi east-southeast | 23,800 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 Brinkley
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 80 tornadoes within 25 miles of Brinkley, 30 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and February. The strongest was an F4 on March 21, 1952, which passed about 8 miles north-northwest of town and caused 29 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on April 5, 2025, which passed about 25 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 112 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on April 15, 1961.
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 Brinkley'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.
Brinkley radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Brinkley, AR?
KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 61 miles west. KNQA (Memphis, TN) is 81 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Brinkley?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Brinkley the lowest scan from KLZK is about 4,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Brinkley 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 Brinkley, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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