Hampton, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hampton, Calhoun County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hampton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 61 days in the Calhoun forecast zone and Calhoun County — the most common reported hazard around Hampton, mostly in May and April. Next come flooding (47 days) and flash flooding (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 61 | Apr 2025 | Oct 9, 2009 · $450,000 damage |
| Flooding | 47 | Jun 2025 | May 1, 2011 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 28 | Sep 2025 | Sep 2, 2008 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 12 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Excessive heat | 10 | Sep 2012 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 3 | Aug 2020 | Sep 13, 2008 · $375,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 3 | Oct 2011 | — |
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 Calhoun forecast zone and Calhoun County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Hampton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 91 miles north. 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 Hampton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 91 mi north | 8,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 109 mi southwest | 11,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 162 mi northwest | 20,700 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 Hampton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 67 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hampton, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and December. The strongest was an F4 on March 28, 1975, which passed about 20 miles east of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on June 18, 2023, which passed about 19 miles south of town.
Hail: 192 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 6, 2001.
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 Hampton'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.
Hampton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hampton, AR?
KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 91 miles north. KSHV (Shreveport, LA) is 109 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hampton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hampton the lowest scan from KLZK is about 8,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Hampton 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 Hampton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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