Emmet, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Emmet, Nevada County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Emmet?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 76 days in the Nevada forecast zone and Nevada County — the most common reported hazard around Emmet, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (67 days) and flash flooding (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 76 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 67 | Mar 2026 | Apr 4, 2011 · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 22 | Apr 2025 | Feb 11, 1998 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 13 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2026 | Jan 7, 2010 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Dec 2000 | Feb 4, 1996 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 2 | Aug 2020 | Sep 13, 2008 · $100,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 1 | Aug 2011 | — |
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 Nevada forecast zone and Nevada County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Emmet get?
A normal year brings about 2.1 inches of snow to Emmet, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hope 3 Ne weather station 5.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 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 Emmet?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 91 miles south-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 Emmet | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 91 mi south-southwest | 8,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 103 mi northeast | 10,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 120 mi north-northwest | 12,700 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 Emmet
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 72 tornadoes within 25 miles of Emmet, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on March 1, 1997, which passed about 15 miles north-northeast of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on April 5, 2025, which passed about 8 miles west of town.
Hail: 277 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 33 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 18, 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 Emmet'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.
Emmet radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Emmet, AR?
KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 91 miles south-southwest. KLZK (Little Rock, AR) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Emmet?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Emmet the lowest scan from KSHV is about 8,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Emmet 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 Emmet, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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