Bull Shoals, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bull Shoals, Marion County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bull Shoals?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 78 days in the Marion forecast zone and Marion County — the most common reported hazard around Bull Shoals, mostly in July and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (43 days) and flash flooding (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 78 | Aug 2025 | Aug 1, 2012 · $3.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 43 | Jan 2026 | Feb 2, 2014 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 32 | Jun 2026 | Jan 3, 2005 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Aug 2012 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2013 | Jan 26, 2009 · $50 million damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Dec 2024 | May 1, 2011 · $750,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Oct 2007 | Jun 2, 2007 · $25,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 2 | Sep 2008 | Sep 13, 2008 · $500,000 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 Marion forecast zone and Marion County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bull Shoals get?
A normal year brings about 7.8 inches of snow to Bull Shoals, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mtn Home 1 Nnw weather station 11.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (2.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.0 | 1.2 | 1.9 | 2.6 | 2.0 | 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 Bull Shoals?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 74 miles 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 Bull Shoals | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 74 mi northwest | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 108 mi south | 10,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 124 mi southwest | 13,400 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 Bull Shoals
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 75 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bull Shoals, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 2, 1982, which passed about 25 miles east-northeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF3 on March 14, 2025, which passed about 21 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 283 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 26 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on April 2, 2006.
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 Bull Shoals'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.
Bull Shoals radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bull Shoals, AR?
KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 74 miles northwest. KLZK (Little Rock, AR) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bull Shoals?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bull Shoals the lowest scan from KSGF is about 6,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Bull Shoals 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 Bull Shoals, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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