Jasper, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Jasper, Newton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Jasper?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 80 days in the Newton County Lower Elevations forecast zone and Newton County — the most common reported hazard around Jasper, mostly in May and June. Next come flash flooding (28 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (6 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 80 | Jun 2025 | Mar 6, 2017 · $110,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 28 | Nov 2024 | Mar 18, 2008 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 6 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 5 | May 2011 | May 24, 2011 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Feb 2002 | Feb 19, 2002 · 1 death |
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 Newton County Lower Elevations forecast zone and Newton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Jasper get?
A normal year brings about 9.7 inches of snow to Jasper, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Deer weather station 12.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (3.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.3 | 2.4 | 3.6 | 2.3 | 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 Jasper?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSRX (Fort Smith, AR), about 83 miles southwest. 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 Jasper | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 83 mi southwest | 7,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 85 mi north | 7,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 97 mi south-southeast | 9,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Jasper
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 51 tornadoes within 25 miles of Jasper, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF4 on May 24, 2011, which passed about 23 miles south-southwest of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 19, 2025, which passed about 24 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 191 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 13, 1981.
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 Jasper'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.
Jasper radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Jasper, AR?
KSRX (Fort Smith, AR), about 83 miles southwest. KSGF (Springfield, MO) is 85 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Jasper?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Jasper the lowest scan from KSRX is about 7,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Jasper 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 Jasper, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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