Delight, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Delight, Pike County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Delight?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 84 days in the Pike forecast zone and Pike County — the most common reported hazard around Delight, mostly in May and June. Next come flash flooding (29 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (17 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 84 | Jun 2026 | Mar 2, 2023 · $6.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 29 | Apr 2025 | May 23, 2020 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 17 | Jan 2025 | Dec 25, 2012 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 10 | Sep 2012 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2015 | Feb 4, 2014 · $200,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 5 | Feb 2014 | — |
| Flooding | 3 | Feb 2018 | May 1, 2011 · $1.3 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 2 | Sep 2008 | Sep 13, 2008 · $250,000 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 Pike forecast zone and Pike County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Delight get?
A normal year brings about 1.3 inches of snow to Delight, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Antoine 1 Sw weather station 4.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 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 Delight?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 90 miles northeast. 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 Delight | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 90 mi northeast | 8,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 100 mi north-northwest | 9,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 111 mi south | 11,200 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 Delight
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 80 tornadoes within 25 miles of Delight, 27 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on March 1, 1997, which passed about 14 miles southeast of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on April 5, 2025, which passed about 23 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 325 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 38 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on March 5, 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 Delight'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.
Delight radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Delight, AR?
KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 90 miles northeast. KSRX (Fort Smith, AR) is 100 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Delight?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Delight the lowest scan from KLZK is about 8,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Delight 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 Delight, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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