Dierks, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Dierks, Howard County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Dierks?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 109 days in the Howard forecast zone and Howard County — the most common reported hazard around Dierks, mostly in June and May. Next come excessive heat (75 days) and flash flooding (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 109 | Jun 2026 | May 12, 2000 · $1.1 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 75 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 27 | Jun 2026 | May 28, 1998 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 13 | Jan 2026 | Feb 16, 2021 · $102,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2026 | Jan 7, 2010 · $250,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Dec 2013 | Dec 12, 2000 · $40 million damage |
| Wildfires | 3 | Aug 2011 | Aug 5, 2011 · $50,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 1 | Sep 2008 | Sep 13, 2008 · $300,000 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 Howard forecast zone and Howard County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Dierks get?
A normal year brings about 2.2 inches of snow to Dierks, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Dierks weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (1.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 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 Dierks?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSRX (Fort Smith, AR), about 83 miles north-northwest. 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 Dierks | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 83 mi north-northwest | 7,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 112 mi east-northeast | 11,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 116 mi south | 12,000 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 Dierks
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 77 tornadoes within 25 miles of Dierks, 27 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on March 21, 1952, which crossed near town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 30, 2025, which passed about 11 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 367 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 37 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 27, 2001.
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 Dierks'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.
Dierks radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Dierks, AR?
KSRX (Fort Smith, AR), about 83 miles north-northwest. KLZK (Little Rock, AR) is 112 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Dierks?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Dierks the lowest scan from KSRX is about 7,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Dierks 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 Dierks, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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