Glenwood, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Glenwood, Pike County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Glenwood?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 84 days in the Pike forecast zone and Pike County — the most common reported hazard around Glenwood, mostly in May and June. Next come flash flooding (29 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (17 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 84 | Jun 2026 | Mar 2, 2023 · $6.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 29 | Apr 2025 | May 23, 2020 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 17 | Jan 2025 | Dec 25, 2012 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 10 | Sep 2012 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2015 | Feb 4, 2014 · $200,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 5 | Feb 2014 | — |
| Flooding | 3 | Feb 2018 | May 1, 2011 · $1.3 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 2 | Sep 2008 | Sep 13, 2008 · $250,000 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 Pike forecast zone and Pike County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Glenwood get?
A normal year brings about 1.7 inches of snow to Glenwood, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Glenwood 4 Nne weather station 4.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 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 Glenwood?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 80 miles east-northeast. 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 Glenwood | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 80 mi east-northeast | 6,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 82 mi northwest | 7,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 131 mi south | 14,600 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 Glenwood
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 65 tornadoes within 25 miles of Glenwood, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on December 23, 1982, which passed about 17 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on October 18, 2025, which touched down about 25 miles east of town.
Hail: 316 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 32 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on March 5, 1999.
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 Glenwood'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.
Glenwood radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Glenwood, AR?
KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 80 miles east-northeast. KSRX (Fort Smith, AR) is 82 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Glenwood?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Glenwood the lowest scan from KLZK 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 Glenwood 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 Glenwood, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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