Horatio, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Horatio, Sevier County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Horatio?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 98 days in the Sevier forecast zone and Sevier County — the most common reported hazard around Horatio, mostly in May and April. Next come excessive heat (75 days) and flash flooding (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 98 | Jun 2026 | Sep 2, 2000 · $2.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 75 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 23 | Jan 2025 | Nov 28, 2015 · $5,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 13 | Jan 2026 | Feb 3, 2011 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2026 | Jan 7, 2010 · $125,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Dec 2000 | Dec 24, 2000 · $165 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Nov 2011 | Nov 21, 2011 · $150,000 damage |
| Flooding | 3 | Feb 2023 | Sep 18, 2011 · $20,000 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 Sevier forecast zone and Sevier County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Horatio get?
A normal year brings about 2.7 inches of snow to Horatio, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Horatio weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (1.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 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 Horatio?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSRX (Fort Smith, AR), about 93 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 Horatio | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 93 mi north | 8,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 107 mi south-southeast | 10,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 134 mi east-northeast | 15,200 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 Horatio
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 71 tornadoes within 25 miles of Horatio, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F5 on April 2, 1982, which passed about 13 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on April 30, 2025, which passed about 9 miles east of town.
Hail: 371 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 42 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 27, 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 Horatio'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.
Horatio radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Horatio, AR?
KSRX (Fort Smith, AR), about 93 miles north. KSHV (Shreveport, LA) is 107 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Horatio?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Horatio the lowest scan from KSRX is about 8,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Horatio 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 Horatio, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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