Cherokee Village, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cherokee Village, Fulton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cherokee Village?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 84 days in the Fulton forecast zone and Fulton County — the most common reported hazard around Cherokee Village, mostly in August and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (40 days) and flash flooding (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 84 | Mar 2026 | May 9, 2016 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 40 | Jan 2026 | Dec 5, 2013 · $750,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 30 | Apr 2025 | Mar 18, 2008 · $2.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Aug 2012 | — |
| Flooding | 7 | Apr 2025 | Mar 20, 2012 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2013 | Jan 26, 2009 · $50 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 2 | Sep 2008 | Sep 13, 2008 · $750,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 2 | Mar 2013 | — |
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 Fulton forecast zone and Fulton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Cherokee Village get?
A normal year brings about 6.7 inches of snow to Cherokee Village, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hardy weather station 3.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (2.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 1.6 | 2.0 | 1.8 | 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 Cherokee Village?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 108 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 Cherokee Village | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 108 mi south-southwest | 10,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 115 mi southeast | 12,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 121 mi west-northwest | 12,800 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 Cherokee Village
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 69 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cherokee Village, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and May. The strongest was an EF4 on February 5, 2008, which passed about 4 miles southeast of town and caused 13 deaths. The most recent was an EF4 on March 14, 2025, which passed about 3 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 227 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 26 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 3, 2012.
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 Village'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 Village radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cherokee Village, AR?
KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 108 miles south-southwest. KNQA (Memphis, TN) is 115 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cherokee Village?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cherokee Village the lowest scan from KLZK is about 10,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Cherokee Village 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 Village, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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