Hindsville, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hindsville, Madison County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hindsville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 108 days in the Madison forecast zone and Madison County — the most common reported hazard around Hindsville, mostly in May and June. Next come flash flooding (53 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (47 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 108 | Jun 2025 | Feb 20, 1997 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 53 | Nov 2024 | Apr 22, 2004 · 2 deaths · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 47 | Jan 2026 | Jan 24, 2023 · $75,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Jan 2024 | Jan 26, 2009 · $16 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Aug 2023 | — |
| High winds | 4 | Sep 2008 | Sep 14, 2008 · $75,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Aug 2002 | Aug 21, 2002 · $100,000 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 Madison forecast zone and Madison County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Hindsville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSRX (Fort Smith, AR), about 66 miles south-southwest. 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 Hindsville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 66 mi south-southwest | 5,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 79 mi north-northeast | 6,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 95 mi west | 8,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Hindsville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 82 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hindsville, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF3 on December 31, 2010, which passed about 24 miles west of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 18, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 392 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 55 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on May 4, 2020.
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 Hindsville'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.
Hindsville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hindsville, AR?
KSRX (Fort Smith, AR), about 66 miles south-southwest. KSGF (Springfield, MO) is 79 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hindsville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hindsville the lowest scan from KSRX is about 5,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hindsville 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 Hindsville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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