Diaz, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Diaz, Jackson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Diaz?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 77 days in the Jackson forecast zone and Jackson County — the most common reported hazard around Diaz, mostly in July and April. Next come flash flooding (39 days) and flooding (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 77 | Jul 2024 | Jun 12, 2009 · $600,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 39 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2014 · $325,000 damage |
| Flooding | 35 | Apr 2025 | Feb 22, 2019 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 28 | Jan 2026 | Dec 25, 2012 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Aug 2012 | Aug 1, 2012 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2014 | Jan 26, 2009 · $35 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 3 | Aug 2020 | Sep 13, 2008 · $750,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Aug 2012 | Dec 20, 2007 · 2 deaths · $150,000 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 Jackson forecast zone and Jackson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Diaz get?
A normal year brings about 2.6 inches of snow to Diaz, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Newport weather station 3.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 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 Diaz?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 80 miles 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 Diaz | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 80 mi southwest | 6,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 81 mi east-southeast | 7,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 162 mi northwest | 20,500 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 Diaz
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 139 tornadoes within 25 miles of Diaz, 56 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and May. The strongest was an F4 on March 21, 1952, which passed about 24 miles southwest of town and caused 50 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 23 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 205 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 23 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-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 Diaz'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.
Diaz radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Diaz, AR?
KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 80 miles southwest. KNQA (Memphis, TN) is 81 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Diaz?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Diaz the lowest scan from KLZK is about 6,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Diaz 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 Diaz, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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