Garland, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Garland, Miller County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Garland?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 117 days in the Miller forecast zone and Miller County — the most common reported hazard around Garland, mostly in June and April. Next come excessive heat (73 days) and flash flooding (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 117 | Mar 2026 | May 19, 2000 · 1 death · $40,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 73 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 36 | Jun 2026 | May 28, 1998 · $1.1 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 12 | Jan 2026 | Feb 16, 2021 · $469,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 8 | Jul 2022 | Jun 19, 2007 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Dec 2013 | Dec 31, 2013 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2026 | Jan 7, 2010 · $200,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 4 | Jun 2012 | Aug 17, 2011 · $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 Miller forecast zone and Miller County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Garland get?
A normal year brings about 1.8 inches of snow to Garland, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lewisville weather station 8.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 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 Garland?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 63 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 Garland | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 63 mi south | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 132 mi northeast | 14,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 138 mi north-northwest | 15,900 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 Garland
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 92 tornadoes within 25 miles of Garland, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F3 on April 2, 1982, which passed about 19 miles north of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on April 5, 2025, which passed about 18 miles north of town.
Hail: 387 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 36 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 Garland'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.
Garland radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Garland, AR?
KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 63 miles south. KLZK (Little Rock, AR) is 132 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Garland?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Garland the lowest scan from KSHV is about 4,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Garland 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 Garland, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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