Floral, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Floral, Independence County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Floral?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 108 days in the Independence forecast zone and Independence County — the most common reported hazard around Floral, mostly in July and August. Next come flash flooding (44 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 108 | Jun 2026 | Sep 7, 2012 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 44 | Jun 2026 | Oct 29, 2009 · 1 death · $15,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Jan 2026 | Dec 25, 2012 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 31 | Apr 2025 | Mar 18, 2008 · $21 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Aug 2012 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Feb 2018 | Jan 26, 2009 · $50 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Jul 2012 | Jul 8, 2012 · $250,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 3 | Jul 2012 | — |
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 Independence forecast zone and Independence County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Floral get?
A normal year brings about 2.2 inches of snow to Floral, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Batesville L&D 1 weather station 13.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 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 Floral?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 59 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 Floral | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 59 mi south-southwest | 4,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 107 mi east | 10,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 146 mi northwest | 17,400 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 Floral
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 110 tornadoes within 25 miles of Floral, 52 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and March. The strongest was an F4 on March 21, 1952, which passed about 20 miles southeast of town and caused 50 deaths. The most recent was an EF3 on March 14, 2025, which passed about 17 miles north of town.
Hail: 232 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on April 2, 2006.
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 Floral'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.
Floral radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Floral, AR?
KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 59 miles south-southwest. KNQA (Memphis, TN) is 107 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Floral?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Floral the lowest scan from KLZK is about 4,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Floral 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 Floral, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Batesville, AR radar 15 mi
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