Gillett, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Gillett, Arkansas County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Gillett?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 94 days in the Arkansas forecast zone and Arkansas County — the most common reported hazard around Gillett, mostly in April and May. Next come flash flooding (39 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 94 | Jun 2026 | Apr 29, 2017 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 39 | May 2025 | Jun 9, 2021 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 19 | Jan 2024 | Mar 2, 2014 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 18 | May 2025 | May 1, 2011 · $13 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 10 | Sep 2012 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2023 | Feb 16, 2015 · $75,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 3 | Aug 2020 | Sep 13, 2008 · $750,000 damage |
| High winds | 1 | Mar 2006 | — |
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 Arkansas forecast zone and Arkansas County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Gillett get?
A normal year brings about 1.5 inches of snow to Gillett, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Arkansas Post weather station 6.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 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 Gillett?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 71 miles northwest. 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 Gillett | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 71 mi northwest | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 120 mi northeast | 12,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDGX Jackson, MS | 151 mi south-southeast | 18,300 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 Gillett
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 79 tornadoes within 25 miles of Gillett, 26 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and December. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1968, which passed about 10 miles south of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 17 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 89 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on April 2, 2006.
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 Gillett'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.
Gillett radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Gillett, AR?
KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 71 miles northwest. KNQA (Memphis, TN) is 120 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Gillett?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Gillett the lowest scan from KLZK is about 5,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Gillett 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 Gillett, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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