Clinton, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Clinton, Van Buren County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Clinton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 106 days in the Southeast Van Buren County forecast zone and Van Buren County — the most common reported hazard around Clinton, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (25 days) and lightning casualties & damage (6 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 106 | May 2026 | Feb 11, 2009 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 25 | Jun 2025 | Mar 18, 2008 · $1.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Aug 2011 | May 13, 2008 · $20,000 damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Feb 2023 | May 1, 2011 · $1.8 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 3 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Jan 2023 | — |
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 Southeast Van Buren County forecast zone and Van Buren County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Clinton get?
A normal year brings about 2.8 inches of snow to Clinton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Clinton weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually February (1.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 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 Clinton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 52 miles south-southeast. 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 Clinton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 52 mi south-southeast | 3,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 109 mi west | 11,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 126 mi north-northwest | 13,700 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 Clinton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 105 tornadoes within 25 miles of Clinton, 53 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and November. The strongest was an EF4 on February 5, 2008, which crossed near town and caused 13 deaths. The most recent was an EF4 on March 14, 2025, which passed about 23 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 250 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 25, 2023.
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 Clinton'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.
Clinton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Clinton, AR?
KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 52 miles south-southeast. KSRX (Fort Smith, AR) is 109 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Clinton?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Clinton the lowest scan from KLZK is about 3,800 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Clinton 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 Clinton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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