Horseshoe Lake, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Horseshoe Lake, Crittenden County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Horseshoe Lake?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 123 days in the Crittenden forecast zone and Crittenden County — the most common reported hazard around Horseshoe Lake, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (84 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 123 | Jun 2026 | Jul 28, 2008 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 84 | Mar 2026 | May 27, 2017 · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Jan 2026 | Feb 28, 2009 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Apr 2026 | May 1, 2010 · $7.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 8 | Apr 2025 | Mar 4, 2018 · $1.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2022 | Dec 23, 1998 · $1,000 damage |
| High winds | 3 | Mar 2023 | Jan 29, 2008 · $5,000 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 Crittenden forecast zone and Crittenden County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Horseshoe Lake get?
A normal year brings about 1.1 inches of snow to Horseshoe Lake, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Tunica 2 N weather station 13.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 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 Horseshoe Lake?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 39 miles northeast. 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 Horseshoe Lake | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 39 mi northeast | 2,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 111 mi west | 11,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGWX Columbus AFB, MS | 133 mi east-southeast | 15,000 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 Horseshoe Lake
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 70 tornadoes within 25 miles of Horseshoe Lake, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F3 on December 14, 1987, which passed about 14 miles north-northeast of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 18, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 191 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on April 11, 1987.
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 Horseshoe Lake'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.
Horseshoe Lake radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Horseshoe Lake, AR?
KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 39 miles northeast. KLZK (Little Rock, AR) is 111 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Horseshoe Lake?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Horseshoe Lake the lowest scan from KNQA is about 2,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Horseshoe Lake 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 Horseshoe Lake, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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