Fifty-Six, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fifty-Six, Stone County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fifty-Six?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 62 days in the Stone forecast zone and Stone County — the most common reported hazard around Fifty-Six, mostly in July and April. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (36 days) and flash flooding (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 62 | Jul 2024 | Sep 7, 2012 · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Jan 2026 | Dec 25, 2012 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 30 | Apr 2025 | Mar 18, 2008 · 1 death · $2.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Aug 2012 | — |
| Flooding | 8 | Mar 2012 | Mar 18, 2008 · $6.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2018 | Jan 26, 2009 · $50 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 2 | Sep 2008 | Sep 13, 2008 · $750,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 2 | Mar 2013 | — |
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 Stone forecast zone and Stone County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Fifty-Six get?
A normal year brings about 6.7 inches of snow to Fifty-Six, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Calico Rock 2 Wsw weather station 10.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.1 | 2.0 | 1.9 | 1.7 | 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 Fifty-Six?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 78 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 Fifty-Six | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 78 mi south | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 109 mi northwest | 11,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 128 mi west-southwest | 14,100 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 Fifty-Six
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 70 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fifty-Six, 28 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an EF4 on February 5, 2008, which passed about 12 miles southeast of town and caused 13 deaths. The most recent was an EF4 on March 14, 2025, which crossed near town.
Hail: 189 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 26 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 8.00-inch hail on June 19, 1970.
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 Fifty-Six'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.
Fifty-Six radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fifty-Six, AR?
KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 78 miles south. KSGF (Springfield, MO) is 109 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fifty-Six?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fifty-Six the lowest scan from KLZK is about 6,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Fifty-Six 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 Fifty-Six, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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