Gould, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Gould, Lincoln County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Gould?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 56 days in the Lincoln forecast zone and Lincoln County — the most common reported hazard around Gould, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (26 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (13 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 56 | May 2025 | Apr 4, 2011 · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 26 | Jan 2023 | Oct 29, 2009 · $350,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 13 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Excessive heat | 11 | Sep 2012 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Jan 2025 | Feb 16, 2015 · $75,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | May 2011 | May 1, 2011 · $1.8 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 3 | Aug 2020 | Sep 13, 2008 · $375,000 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 Lincoln forecast zone and Lincoln County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Gould?
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 Gould | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 71 mi northwest | 5,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 134 mi northeast | 15,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDGX Jackson, MS | 149 mi southeast | 18,000 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 Gould
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 80 tornadoes within 25 miles of Gould, 26 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1968, which passed about 3 miles south of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on January 5, 2025, which touched down about 10 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 117 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 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 Gould'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.
Gould radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Gould, AR?
KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 71 miles northwest. KNQA (Memphis, TN) is 134 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Gould?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Gould the lowest scan from KLZK is about 5,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Gould 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 Gould, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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