Cabot, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cabot, Lonoke County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cabot?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 156 days in the Lonoke forecast zone and Lonoke County — the most common reported hazard around Cabot, mostly in July and May. Next come flash flooding (48 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 156 | Jun 2026 | Jun 25, 2023 · 2 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 48 | Apr 2025 | Dec 24, 2009 · $2.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 29 | Jan 2026 | Dec 25, 2012 · $3.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 13 | Jul 2015 | Jul 10, 2015 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 11 | Apr 2025 | May 1, 2011 · 1 death · $9.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 9 | Apr 2021 | Mar 15, 2008 · $1.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2023 | Feb 4, 2014 · 1 death · $200,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 3 | Aug 2020 | Sep 13, 2008 · $750,000 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 Lonoke forecast zone and Lonoke County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Cabot get?
A normal year brings about 2.1 inches of snow to Cabot, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cabot weather station 1.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 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 Cabot?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 16 miles 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 Cabot | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 16 mi southwest | 900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 124 mi east-northeast | 13,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 134 mi west | 15,100 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 Cabot
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 185 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cabot, 72 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF4 on April 27, 2014, which passed about 11 miles northwest of town and caused 16 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 12, 2025, which touched down about 5 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 554 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 47 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 9, 1991.
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 Cabot'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.
Cabot radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cabot, AR?
KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 16 miles southwest. KNQA (Memphis, TN) is 124 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cabot?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cabot the lowest scan from KLZK is about 900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Cabot 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 Cabot, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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