East Camden, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for East Camden, Ouachita County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits East Camden?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 101 days in the Ouachita forecast zone and Ouachita County — the most common reported hazard around East Camden, mostly in May and June. Next come flooding (98 days) and flash flooding (31 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 101 | Apr 2026 | Apr 3, 2014 · $2.5 million damage |
| Flooding | 98 | Jun 2025 | Oct 7, 2008 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 31 | Apr 2025 | Oct 29, 2009 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 14 | Jan 2026 | Mar 4, 2015 · $10,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 10 | Sep 2012 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2023 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 3 | Aug 2020 | Sep 13, 2008 · $750,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Apr 2002 | — |
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 Ouachita forecast zone and Ouachita County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does East Camden get?
A normal year brings about 1.5 inches of snow to East Camden, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Camden 1 weather station 4.7 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 | 0.3 | 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 East Camden?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 89 miles north-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 East Camden | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 89 mi north-northeast | 8,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 102 mi southwest | 9,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 148 mi northwest | 17,800 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 East Camden
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 62 tornadoes within 25 miles of East Camden, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in December and April. The strongest was an F4 on December 19, 1957, which passed about 17 miles west-southwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on March 14, 2025, which passed about 20 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 162 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 6, 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 East Camden'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.
East Camden radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to East Camden, AR?
KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 89 miles north-northeast. KSHV (Shreveport, LA) is 102 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in East Camden?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over East Camden the lowest scan from KLZK is about 8,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for East Camden 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 East Camden, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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