Imboden, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Imboden, Lawrence County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Imboden?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 86 days in the Lawrence forecast zone and Lawrence County — the most common reported hazard around Imboden, mostly in July and May. Next come flooding (74 days) and flash flooding (37 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 86 | Mar 2026 | Jun 5, 2014 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 74 | Jul 2025 | May 1, 2017 · $5.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 37 | Oct 2025 | May 3, 2017 · $2.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Feb 2025 | Dec 13, 2000 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 31 | Aug 2018 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Jan 2024 | Dec 3, 2002 · 1 death · $1.1 million damage |
| High winds | 3 | May 2019 | Jan 29, 2008 · $30,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 2 | Aug 2020 | Sep 14, 2008 · $62,000 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 Lawrence forecast zone and Lawrence County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Imboden?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 94 miles 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 Imboden | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 94 mi southeast | 8,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 112 mi south-southwest | 11,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 142 mi west-northwest | 16,700 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 Imboden
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 71 tornadoes within 25 miles of Imboden, 35 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an EF4 on February 5, 2008, which passed about 17 miles west-northwest of town and caused 13 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 14 miles east of town.
Hail: 191 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 22 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 9, 2015.
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 Imboden'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.
Imboden radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Imboden, AR?
KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 94 miles southeast. KLZK (Little Rock, AR) is 112 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Imboden?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Imboden the lowest scan from KNQA is about 8,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Imboden 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 Imboden, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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