Hot Springs Village, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hot Springs Village, Saline County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hot Springs Village?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 155 days in the Saline forecast zone and Saline County — the most common reported hazard around Hot Springs Village, mostly in July and May. Next come flash flooding (56 days) and flooding (48 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 155 | Jun 2026 | Sep 5, 2014 · $150,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 56 | Apr 2025 | May 1, 2010 · 1 death · $30,000 damage |
| Flooding | 48 | Apr 2025 | May 1, 2011 · $5.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 28 | Jan 2026 | Dec 25, 2012 · 1 death · $10 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Sep 2012 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 8 | May 2019 | Aug 3, 1998 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2023 | Feb 4, 2014 · $300,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 5 | Nov 2012 | Jan 17, 2009 · $10,000 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 Saline forecast zone and Saline County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hot Springs Village get?
A normal year brings about 3.2 inches of snow to Hot Springs Village, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Jessieville weather station 6.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (1.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.1 | 1.8 | 0.2 | 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 Hot Springs Village?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 42 miles east-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 Hot Springs Village | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 42 mi east-northeast | 2,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 90 mi west-northwest | 8,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 161 mi south-southwest | 20,300 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 Hot Springs Village
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 90 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hot Springs Village, 32 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF4 on April 27, 2014, which passed about 20 miles east-northeast of town and caused 16 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 20, 2025, which passed about 10 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 389 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 38 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on June 14, 2023.
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 Hot Springs Village'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.
Hot Springs Village radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hot Springs Village, AR?
KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 42 miles east-northeast. KSRX (Fort Smith, AR) is 90 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hot Springs Village?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hot Springs Village the lowest scan from KLZK is about 2,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hot Springs Village 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 Hot Springs Village, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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