Hazen, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hazen, Prairie County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hazen?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 87 days in the Prairie forecast zone and Prairie County — the most common reported hazard around Hazen, mostly in June and May. Next come flooding (55 days) and flash flooding (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 87 | Jun 2025 | Jun 1, 2008 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 55 | Jun 2025 | May 1, 2011 · 1 death · $25 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 30 | Jun 2025 | May 1, 2011 · $325,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 26 | Jan 2026 | Dec 25, 2012 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 10 | Sep 2012 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2021 | Feb 4, 2014 · $200,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | May 2012 | May 30, 2012 · $300,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 2 | Sep 2008 | Sep 13, 2008 · $375,000 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 Prairie forecast zone and Prairie County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hazen get?
A normal year brings about 2.3 inches of snow to Hazen, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Des Arc weather station 14 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 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 Hazen?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 40 miles west. 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 Hazen | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 40 mi west | 2,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 103 mi east-northeast | 10,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 163 mi west-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 Hazen
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 111 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hazen, 41 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F4 on March 21, 1952, which passed about 23 miles northeast of town and caused 29 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 12, 2025, which touched down about 8 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 188 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 6, 2003.
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 Hazen'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.
Hazen radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hazen, AR?
KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 40 miles west. KNQA (Memphis, TN) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hazen?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hazen the lowest scan from KLZK is about 2,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hazen 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 Hazen, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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