Collins, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Collins, Drew County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Collins?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 85 days in the Drew forecast zone and Drew County — the most common reported hazard around Collins, mostly in April and June. Next come flash flooding (44 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (10 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 85 | Apr 2026 | May 6, 2009 · $2.5 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 44 | Jul 2025 | Sep 2, 2008 · $340,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 10 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Excessive heat | 10 | Sep 2012 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 9 | Jun 2014 | Sep 27, 2011 · $25,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 6 | Feb 2018 | May 1, 2011 · $750,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 5 | Sep 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 Drew forecast zone and Drew County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Collins get?
A normal year brings about 1.3 inches of snow to Collins, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Dermott 3 Ne weather station 11 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 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 Collins?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 98 miles north-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 Collins | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 98 mi north-northwest | 9,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDGX Jackson, MS | 126 mi southeast | 13,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 151 mi west-southwest | 18,400 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 Collins
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 84 tornadoes within 25 miles of Collins, 33 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and February. The strongest was an EF3 on February 24, 2007, which passed about 17 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 20, 2025, which passed about 24 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 161 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on February 5, 2008.
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 Collins'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.
Collins radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Collins, AR?
KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 98 miles north-northwest. KDGX (Jackson, MS) is 126 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Collins?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Collins the lowest scan from KLZK is about 9,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Collins 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 Collins, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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