Greenwood, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Greenwood, Sebastian County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Greenwood?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 199 days in the North and Central Sebastian forecast zone and Sebastian County — the most common reported hazard around Greenwood, mostly in May and June. Next come flash flooding (76 days) and flooding (8 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 199 | Jun 2026 | Aug 1, 2003 · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 76 | May 2025 | Aug 24, 2019 · 1 death · $400,000 damage |
| Flooding | 8 | Feb 2023 | May 22, 2019 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Aug 2014 | Jul 13, 2011 · $200,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 1 | May 1998 | — |
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 North and Central Sebastian forecast zone and Sebastian County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Greenwood get?
A normal year brings about 2.9 inches of snow to Greenwood, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ft Smith Rgnl Ap weather station 10.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 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 Greenwood?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSRX (Fort Smith, AR), about 9 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 Greenwood | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 9 mi northwest | 400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 100 mi northwest | 9,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 115 mi east-southeast | 11,900 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 Greenwood
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 131 tornadoes within 25 miles of Greenwood, 27 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F5 on March 26, 1976, which passed about 15 miles west of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 6, 2025, which passed about 24 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 500 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 60 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on March 26, 2000.
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 Greenwood'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.
Greenwood radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Greenwood, AR?
KSRX (Fort Smith, AR), about 9 miles northwest. KINX (Tulsa, OK) is 100 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Greenwood?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Greenwood the lowest scan from KSRX is about 400 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Greenwood 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 Greenwood, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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