Damascus, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Damascus, Faulkner County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Damascus?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 160 days in the Faulkner forecast zone and Faulkner County — the most common reported hazard around Damascus, mostly in July and May. Next come flash flooding (55 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 160 | May 2026 | Jun 6, 2014 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 55 | Jun 2026 | May 1, 2011 · 1 death · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 29 | Jan 2026 | Dec 25, 2012 · $7.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 19 | Apr 2025 | May 1, 2011 · $9.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 12 | Jul 2017 | Apr 21, 2004 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Feb 2023 | Jan 26, 2009 · $10 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Sep 2012 | Aug 2, 2010 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 4 | Feb 2014 | — |
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 Faulkner forecast zone and Faulkner County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Damascus get?
A normal year brings about 2.9 inches of snow to Damascus, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Damascus 2 Nne weather station 3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (1.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 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 Damascus?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 38 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 Damascus | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 38 mi south-southeast | 2,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 110 mi west | 11,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 140 mi north-northwest | 16,300 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 Damascus
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 134 tornadoes within 25 miles of Damascus, 65 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF4 on April 27, 2014, which passed about 24 miles southeast of town and caused 16 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 18, 2023, which touched down about 21 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 345 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 38 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on January 21, 1999.
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 Damascus'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.
Damascus radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Damascus, AR?
KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 38 miles south-southeast. KSRX (Fort Smith, AR) is 110 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Damascus?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Damascus the lowest scan from KLZK is about 2,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Damascus 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 Damascus, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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