Fredonia (Biscoe), AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fredonia (Biscoe), Prairie County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fredonia (Biscoe)?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 87 days in the Prairie forecast zone and Prairie County — the most common reported hazard around Fredonia (Biscoe), mostly in June and May. Next come flooding (55 days) and flash flooding (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 87 | Jun 2025 | Jun 1, 2008 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 55 | Jun 2025 | May 1, 2011 · 1 death · $25 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 30 | Jun 2025 | May 1, 2011 · $325,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 26 | Jan 2026 | Dec 25, 2012 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 10 | Sep 2012 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2021 | Feb 4, 2014 · $200,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | May 2012 | May 30, 2012 · $300,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 2 | Sep 2008 | Sep 13, 2008 · $375,000 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 Prairie forecast zone and Prairie County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Fredonia (Biscoe) get?
A normal year brings about 2.7 inches of snow to Fredonia (Biscoe), based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Brinkley weather station 11.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (1.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 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 Fredonia (Biscoe)?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 48 miles west. 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 Fredonia (Biscoe) | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 48 mi west | 3,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 94 mi east-northeast | 8,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 170 mi west-northwest | 22,300 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 Fredonia (Biscoe)
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 92 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fredonia (Biscoe), 36 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and May. The strongest was an F4 on March 21, 1952, which passed about 15 miles northeast of town and caused 29 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 12, 2025, which touched down about 17 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 150 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 6, 2003.
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 Fredonia (Biscoe)'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.
Fredonia (Biscoe) radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fredonia (Biscoe), AR?
KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 48 miles west. KNQA (Memphis, TN) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fredonia (Biscoe)?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fredonia (Biscoe) the lowest scan from KLZK is about 3,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Fredonia (Biscoe) 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 Fredonia (Biscoe), follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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