Houston, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Houston, Perry County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Houston?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 87 days in the Perry forecast zone and Perry County — the most common reported hazard around Houston, mostly in July and June. Next come flooding (83 days) and flash flooding (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 87 | Jun 2026 | Jun 1, 2008 · $150,000 damage |
| Flooding | 83 | Jun 2025 | May 1, 2011 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 27 | May 2021 | Apr 25, 2011 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 24 | Jan 2025 | Dec 25, 2012 · $2.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 11 | Sep 2012 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2014 | Jan 26, 2009 · $10 million damage |
| Wildfires | 4 | Nov 2012 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 2 | Sep 2008 | Sep 13, 2008 · $750,000 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 Perry forecast zone and Perry County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Houston get?
A normal year brings about 1.4 inches of snow to Houston, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Perry weather station 5.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (0.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 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 Houston?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 28 miles east-southeast. 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 Houston | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 28 mi east-southeast | 1,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 96 mi west | 9,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 157 mi north-northwest | 19,600 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 Houston
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 120 tornadoes within 25 miles of Houston, 52 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF4 on April 27, 2014, which passed about 15 miles southeast of town and caused 16 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 20, 2025, which passed about 14 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 397 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 37 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on January 21, 1999.
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 Houston'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.
Houston radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Houston, AR?
KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 28 miles east-southeast. KSRX (Fort Smith, AR) is 96 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Houston?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Houston the lowest scan from KLZK is about 1,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Houston 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 Houston, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Perryville, AR radar 6 mi
- Morrilton, AR radar 9 mi
- Conway, AR radar 13 mi
- Mayflower, AR radar 16 mi
- Wooster, AR radar 18 mi
- Atkins, AR radar 20 mi
- Maumelle, AR radar 21 mi
- Greenbrier, AR radar 22 mi
- Pottsville, AR radar 25 mi
- Vilonia, AR radar 27 mi