Hensley, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hensley, Pulaski County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hensley?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 219 days in the Pulaski forecast zone and Pulaski County — the most common reported hazard around Hensley, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (137 days) and lightning casualties & damage (37 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 219 | Jun 2026 | Apr 15, 2011 · 1 death · $45,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 137 | May 2026 | Mar 21, 2012 · 1 death · $350,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 37 | May 2022 | Jun 8, 2018 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 28 | Jan 2026 | Jan 27, 2000 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 21 | Apr 2025 | May 1, 2011 · $28 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 17 | Jul 2019 | Aug 7, 2007 · 3 deaths |
| Ice storms & sleet | 11 | Feb 2023 | Feb 4, 2014 · $700,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 8 | Jan 2014 | Feb 5, 2009 · $50,000 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 Pulaski forecast zone and Pulaski County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hensley get?
A normal year brings about 3.0 inches of snow to Hensley, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Keo weather station 13.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (1.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.0 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 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 Hensley?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 23 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 Hensley | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 23 mi north | 1,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 133 mi west-northwest | 15,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 144 mi east-northeast | 17,100 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 Hensley
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 158 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hensley, 53 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on March 1, 1997, which passed about 13 miles northwest of town and caused 10 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on March 14, 2025, which touched down about 12 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 554 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 41 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on January 21, 1999.
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 Hensley'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.
Hensley radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hensley, AR?
KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 23 miles north. KSRX (Fort Smith, AR) is 133 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hensley?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hensley the lowest scan from KLZK is about 1,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hensley 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 Hensley, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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