Gilbert, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Gilbert, Searcy County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Gilbert?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 74 days in the Searcy County Lower Elevations forecast zone and Searcy County — the most common reported hazard around Gilbert, mostly in July and April. Next come flash flooding (26 days) and flooding (15 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 74 | Mar 2024 | Mar 1, 1997 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 26 | May 2026 | Mar 18, 2008 · $1.2 million damage |
| Flooding | 15 | Apr 2025 | May 1, 2011 · $3.3 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 6 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jan 2002 | — |
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 Searcy County Lower Elevations forecast zone and Searcy County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Gilbert get?
A normal year brings about 4.4 inches of snow to Gilbert, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Gilbert 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 | 0.9 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 1.3 | 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 Gilbert?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 84 miles south-southeast. 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 Gilbert | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 84 mi south-southeast | 7,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 94 mi north-northwest | 8,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 104 mi west-southwest | 10,300 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 Gilbert
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 57 tornadoes within 25 miles of Gilbert, 27 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 14, 1996, which passed about 24 miles east-southeast of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF4 on March 14, 2025, which passed about 22 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 186 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 21 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 25, 2023.
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 Gilbert'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.
Gilbert radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Gilbert, AR?
KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 84 miles south-southeast. KSGF (Springfield, MO) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Gilbert?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Gilbert the lowest scan from KLZK is about 7,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Gilbert 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 Gilbert, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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