Higden, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Higden, Cleburne County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Higden?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 96 days in the Cleburne forecast zone and Cleburne County — the most common reported hazard around Higden, mostly in July and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (32 days) and flash flooding (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 96 | Jun 2026 | May 27, 2010 · $2.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Jan 2026 | Mar 2, 2014 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 26 | Jul 2024 | May 16, 2003 · $3.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Sep 2012 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2014 | Jan 26, 2009 · $25 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jun 2010 | Jun 28, 1997 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 5 | Mar 2015 | May 1, 2011 · $2.3 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 2 | Sep 2008 | Sep 13, 2008 · $1.5 million 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 Cleburne forecast zone and Cleburne County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Higden get?
A normal year brings about 2.6 inches of snow to Higden, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Greers Ferry Dam weather station 12 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (0.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 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 Higden?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 51 miles south. 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 Higden | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 51 mi south | 3,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 123 mi west | 13,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 132 mi east | 14,800 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 Higden
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 108 tornadoes within 25 miles of Higden, 55 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and November. The strongest was an EF4 on February 5, 2008, which passed about 9 miles northwest of town and caused 13 deaths. The most recent was an EF4 on March 14, 2025, which passed about 24 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 238 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 23 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 Higden'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.
Higden radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Higden, AR?
KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 51 miles south. KSRX (Fort Smith, AR) is 123 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Higden?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Higden the lowest scan from KLZK is about 3,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Higden 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 Higden, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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