Crossett, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Crossett, Ashley County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Crossett?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 142 days in the Ashley forecast zone and Ashley County — the most common reported hazard around Crossett, mostly in April and June. Next come flash flooding (49 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (13 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 142 | Apr 2026 | Jun 18, 2023 · $1.5 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 49 | Apr 2025 | Sep 3, 2008 · $20 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 13 | Jan 2026 | Feb 9, 2011 · $300,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Mar 2015 | Dec 22, 1998 · $900,000 damage |
| Flooding | 8 | Apr 2024 | Oct 30, 2009 · $500,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Aug 2010 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 4 | Aug 2020 | Aug 29, 2005 · $2.2 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Jan 2026 | Jan 1, 2010 · $600,000 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 Ashley forecast zone and Ashley County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Crossett?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 119 miles west-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 Crossett | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 119 mi west-southwest | 12,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 120 mi north | 12,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDGX Jackson, MS | 129 mi east-southeast | 14,200 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 Crossett
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 88 tornadoes within 25 miles of Crossett, 26 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and January. The strongest was an F3 on November 24, 2001, which passed about 18 miles southeast of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on January 5, 2025, which passed about 15 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 196 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on March 18, 2013.
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 Crossett'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.
Crossett radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Crossett, AR?
KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 119 miles west-southwest. KLZK (Little Rock, AR) is 120 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Crossett?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Crossett the lowest scan from KSHV is about 12,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Crossett 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 Crossett, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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