Buckner, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Buckner, Lafayette County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Buckner?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 97 days in the Lafayette forecast zone and Lafayette County — the most common reported hazard around Buckner, mostly in April and June. Next come excessive heat (75 days) and flash flooding (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 97 | Jun 2026 | Oct 9, 2009 · $500,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 75 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 27 | Jun 2026 | Oct 13, 2009 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 11 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2026 | Jan 7, 2010 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Dec 2000 | Dec 12, 2000 · $40 million damage |
| Flooding | 3 | Jun 2015 | Oct 27, 2009 · 1 death |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 2 | Aug 2020 | Sep 13, 2008 · $250,000 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 Lafayette forecast zone and Lafayette County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Buckner get?
A normal year brings about 1.8 inches of snow to Buckner, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lewisville weather station 7.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 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 Buckner?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 67 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 Buckner | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 67 mi south-southwest | 5,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 122 mi north-northeast | 13,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 144 mi north-northwest | 16,900 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 Buckner
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 84 tornadoes within 25 miles of Buckner, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on December 19, 1957, which passed about 11 miles east of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 4, 2025, which touched down about 15 miles north of town.
Hail: 291 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 28 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 9.00-inch hail on March 28, 1972.
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 Buckner'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.
Buckner radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Buckner, AR?
KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 67 miles south-southwest. KLZK (Little Rock, AR) is 122 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Buckner?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Buckner the lowest scan from KSHV is about 5,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Buckner 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 Buckner, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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