Earle, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Earle, Crittenden County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Earle?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 123 days in the Crittenden forecast zone and Crittenden County — the most common reported hazard around Earle, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (84 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 123 | Jun 2026 | Jul 28, 2008 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 84 | Mar 2026 | May 27, 2017 · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Jan 2026 | Feb 28, 2009 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Apr 2026 | May 1, 2010 · $7.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 8 | Apr 2025 | Mar 4, 2018 · $1.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2022 | Dec 23, 1998 · $1,000 damage |
| High winds | 3 | Mar 2023 | Jan 29, 2008 · $5,000 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 Crittenden forecast zone and Crittenden County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Earle?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 34 miles east. 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 Earle | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 34 mi east | 2,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 106 mi west-southwest | 10,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGWX Columbus AFB, MS | 154 mi southeast | 19,000 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 Earle
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 71 tornadoes within 25 miles of Earle, 26 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F3 on December 14, 1987, which passed about 18 miles southeast of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on April 5, 2025, which passed about 13 miles west of town.
Hail: 156 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 2, 2025.
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 Earle'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.
Earle radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Earle, AR?
KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 34 miles east. KLZK (Little Rock, AR) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Earle?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Earle the lowest scan from KNQA is about 2,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Earle 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 Earle, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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