Eureka Springs, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Eureka Springs, Carroll County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Eureka Springs?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 116 days in the Carroll forecast zone and Carroll County — the most common reported hazard around Eureka Springs, mostly in May and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (45 days) and flash flooding (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 116 | Aug 2024 | Apr 2, 2024 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 45 | Jan 2026 | Jan 24, 2023 · $75,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 27 | Apr 2022 | Apr 29, 2017 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Jan 2009 | Jan 26, 2009 · $17 million damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Apr 2022 | Apr 13, 2022 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Aug 2023 | Aug 9, 2006 · 1 death |
| High winds | 3 | Sep 2008 | Sep 14, 2008 · $300,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 2 | Mar 2017 | Jul 4, 2012 · $25,000 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 Carroll forecast zone and Carroll County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Eureka Springs?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 60 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 Eureka Springs | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 60 mi north-northeast | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 85 mi south-southwest | 7,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 103 mi west | 10,000 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 Eureka Springs
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 90 tornadoes within 25 miles of Eureka Springs, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on June 11, 1970, which passed about 10 miles west-southwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on May 19, 2025, which passed about 21 miles south of town.
Hail: 373 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 29 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 13, 1995.
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 Eureka Springs'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.
Eureka Springs radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Eureka Springs, AR?
KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 60 miles north-northeast. KSRX (Fort Smith, AR) is 85 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Eureka Springs?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Eureka Springs the lowest scan from KSGF is about 4,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Eureka Springs 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 Eureka Springs, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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