Goodwin, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Goodwin, St. Francis County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Goodwin?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 129 days in the St. Francis forecast zone and St. Francis County — the most common reported hazard around Goodwin, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (54 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (31 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 129 | Jun 2026 | Jul 27, 2011 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 54 | May 2025 | Apr 15, 2011 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Jan 2026 | Dec 13, 2000 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Apr 2026 | Jun 29, 2014 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 5 | Jan 2016 | Jan 3, 2016 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2022 | Dec 23, 1998 · $1,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Apr 2022 | May 9, 2007 · $90,000 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 St. Francis forecast zone and St. Francis County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Goodwin get?
A normal year brings about 2.7 inches of snow to Goodwin, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Brinkley weather station 12.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (1.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 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 Goodwin?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 70 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 Goodwin | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 70 mi east-northeast | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 72 mi west | 5,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KGWX Columbus AFB, MS | 169 mi east-southeast | 22,000 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 Goodwin
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 71 tornadoes within 25 miles of Goodwin, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and December. The strongest was an F4 on March 21, 1952, which passed about 13 miles northwest of town and caused 29 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on April 5, 2025, which passed about 15 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 131 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on April 15, 1961.
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 Goodwin'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.
Goodwin radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Goodwin, AR?
KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 70 miles east-northeast. KLZK (Little Rock, AR) is 72 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Goodwin?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Goodwin the lowest scan from KNQA is about 5,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Goodwin 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 Goodwin, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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