Dennard, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Dennard, Van Buren County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Dennard?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 106 days in the Van Buren County Higher Elevations forecast zone and Van Buren County — the most common reported hazard around Dennard, 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 | 4 | Feb 2025 | — |
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 Van Buren County Higher Elevations forecast zone and Van Buren County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Dennard get?
A normal year brings about 6.9 inches of snow to Dennard, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Botkinburg 3 Ne weather station 4.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (2.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 2.6 | 2.0 | 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 Dennard?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 65 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 Dennard | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 65 mi south-southeast | 5,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 107 mi west-southwest | 10,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 113 mi north-northwest | 11,600 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 Dennard
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 71 tornadoes within 25 miles of Dennard, 32 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and April. The strongest was an EF4 on February 5, 2008, which passed about 13 miles southeast of town and caused 13 deaths. The most recent was an EF4 on March 14, 2025, which passed about 15 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 175 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 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 Dennard'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.
Dennard radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Dennard, AR?
KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 65 miles south-southeast. KSRX (Fort Smith, AR) is 107 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Dennard?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Dennard the lowest scan from KLZK is about 5,100 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Dennard 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 Dennard, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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