Cherokee City, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cherokee City, Benton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cherokee City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 201 days in the Benton forecast zone and Benton County — the most common reported hazard around Cherokee City, mostly in May and July. Next come flash flooding (71 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (48 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 201 | Jun 2026 | May 2, 2008 · 1 death · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 71 | Jun 2026 | May 23, 2011 · 4 deaths |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 48 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · $150,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 15 | Jun 2015 | Jun 13, 2015 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Dec 2013 | Jan 26, 2009 · $30 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Aug 2023 | Jul 20, 1998 · 2 deaths |
| High winds | 8 | Jan 2024 | Sep 14, 2008 · $400,000 damage |
| Flooding | 7 | May 2024 | May 26, 2024 · 1 death |
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 Benton forecast zone and Benton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Cherokee City get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Cherokee City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Gravette weather station 11.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.5 | 1.7 | 3.6 | 2.9 | 3.6 | 0.1 | 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 Cherokee City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 56 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 Cherokee City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 56 mi west | 4,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 70 mi south | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 92 mi northeast | 8,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Cherokee City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 137 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cherokee City, 39 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF3 on December 31, 2010, which passed about 16 miles southeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 18, 2025, which passed about 25 miles south of town.
Hail: 381 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 37 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on March 14, 2024.
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 Cherokee City'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.
Cherokee City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cherokee City, AR?
KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 56 miles west. KSRX (Fort Smith, AR) is 70 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cherokee City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cherokee City the lowest scan from KINX is about 4,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Cherokee City 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 Cherokee City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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