Floyd, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Floyd, White County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Floyd?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 135 days in the White forecast zone and White County — the most common reported hazard around Floyd, mostly in August and July. Next come flooding (85 days) and flash flooding (58 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 135 | Mar 2026 | Apr 15, 2011 · 1 death · $30,000 damage |
| Flooding | 85 | Jun 2025 | May 1, 2011 · $14 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 58 | May 2024 | Dec 24, 2009 · $2.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 28 | Jan 2026 | Dec 25, 2012 · $3.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 13 | Mar 2021 | Aug 2, 2012 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 11 | Sep 2012 | Jul 9, 1999 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Feb 2014 | Jan 26, 2009 · $15 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 3 | Aug 2020 | Sep 13, 2008 · $750,000 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 White forecast zone and White County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Floyd get?
A normal year brings about 1.8 inches of snow to Floyd, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Searcy weather station 14.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 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 Floyd?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 30 miles 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 Floyd | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 30 mi southwest | 1,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 118 mi east | 12,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 135 mi west | 15,400 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 Floyd
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 146 tornadoes within 25 miles of Floyd, 62 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on March 21, 1952, which passed about 15 miles east of town and caused 50 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 12, 2025, which touched down about 19 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 384 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 43 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 Floyd'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.
Floyd radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Floyd, AR?
KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 30 miles southwest. KNQA (Memphis, TN) is 118 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Floyd?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Floyd the lowest scan from KLZK is about 1,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Floyd 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 Floyd, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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