Fountain Lake, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fountain Lake, Garland County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fountain Lake?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 162 days in the Garland forecast zone and Garland County — the most common reported hazard around Fountain Lake, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (59 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 162 | Jun 2026 | Apr 15, 2011 · 2 deaths · $15,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 59 | Mar 2026 | Apr 25, 2011 · $400,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 22 | Jan 2026 | Dec 25, 2012 · $12 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 22 | Nov 2019 | Aug 11, 2006 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 11 | Jul 2015 | Jul 24, 2015 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 7 | Feb 2018 | May 1, 2011 · $4.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2023 | Feb 4, 2014 · $700,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 6 | Jan 2014 | — |
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 Garland forecast zone and Garland County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Fountain Lake get?
A normal year brings about 2.0 inches of snow to Fountain Lake, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Owensville 3E weather station 8.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 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 Fountain Lake?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 41 miles east-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 Fountain Lake | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 41 mi east-northeast | 2,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 94 mi west-northwest | 8,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 158 mi south-southwest | 19,800 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 Fountain Lake
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 105 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fountain Lake, 38 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF4 on April 27, 2014, which passed about 19 miles northeast of town and caused 16 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on October 18, 2025, which touched down about 25 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 435 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 43 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on March 29, 1976.
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 Fountain Lake'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.
Fountain Lake radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fountain Lake, AR?
KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 41 miles east-northeast. KSRX (Fort Smith, AR) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fountain Lake?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fountain Lake the lowest scan from KLZK is about 2,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Fountain Lake 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 Fountain Lake, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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