Fulton, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fulton, Hempstead County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fulton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 114 days in the Hempstead forecast zone and Hempstead County — the most common reported hazard around Fulton, mostly in May and April. Next come excessive heat (75 days) and flash flooding (38 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 114 | Jun 2026 | Jun 2, 2004 · $300,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 75 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 38 | Jun 2026 | Oct 13, 2009 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 15 | Jan 2026 | Feb 16, 2021 · $225,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2026 | Jan 7, 2010 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Dec 2000 | Dec 12, 2000 · $40 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | May 2024 | May 22, 2024 · $50,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 2 | Aug 2020 | Sep 13, 2008 · $100,000 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 Hempstead forecast zone and Hempstead County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Fulton get?
A normal year brings about 2.5 inches of snow to Fulton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Fulton weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (1.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 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 Fulton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 80 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 Fulton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 80 mi south | 6,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 120 mi north-northwest | 12,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 123 mi northeast | 13,100 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 Fulton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 95 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fulton, 34 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 2, 1982, which passed about 19 miles north of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on April 5, 2025, which passed about 3 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 474 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 51 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on March 31, 2008.
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 Fulton'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.
Fulton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fulton, AR?
KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 80 miles south. KSRX (Fort Smith, AR) is 120 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fulton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fulton the lowest scan from KSHV is about 6,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Fulton 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 Fulton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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