Edgemont, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Edgemont, Cleburne County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Edgemont?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 96 days in the Cleburne forecast zone and Cleburne County — the most common reported hazard around Edgemont, mostly in July and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (32 days) and flash flooding (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 96 | Jun 2026 | May 27, 2010 · $2.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Jan 2026 | Mar 2, 2014 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 26 | Jul 2024 | May 16, 2003 · $3.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Sep 2012 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2014 | Jan 26, 2009 · $25 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jun 2010 | Jun 28, 1997 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 5 | Mar 2015 | May 1, 2011 · $2.3 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 2 | Sep 2008 | Sep 13, 2008 · $1.5 million 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 Cleburne forecast zone and Cleburne County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Edgemont get?
A normal year brings about 2.6 inches of snow to Edgemont, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Greers Ferry Dam weather station 12.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (0.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 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 Edgemont?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 53 miles south. 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 Edgemont | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 53 mi south | 3,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 124 mi west | 13,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 131 mi north-northwest | 14,700 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 Edgemont
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 103 tornadoes within 25 miles of Edgemont, 53 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and November. The strongest was an EF4 on February 5, 2008, which passed about 8 miles northwest of town and caused 13 deaths. The most recent was an EF4 on March 14, 2025, which passed about 22 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 222 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 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 Edgemont'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.
Edgemont radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Edgemont, AR?
KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 53 miles south. KSRX (Fort Smith, AR) is 124 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Edgemont?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Edgemont the lowest scan from KLZK is about 3,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Edgemont 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 Edgemont, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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