Jerome, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Jerome, Drew County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Jerome?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 85 days in the Drew forecast zone and Drew County — the most common reported hazard around Jerome, mostly in April and June. Next come flash flooding (44 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (10 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 85 | Apr 2026 | May 6, 2009 · $2.5 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 44 | Jul 2025 | Sep 2, 2008 · $340,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 10 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Excessive heat | 10 | Sep 2012 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 9 | Jun 2014 | Sep 27, 2011 · $25,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 6 | Feb 2018 | May 1, 2011 · $750,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 5 | Sep 2013 | — |
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 Drew forecast zone and Drew County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Jerome get?
A normal year brings about 1.0 inches of snow to Jerome, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Portland weather station 10.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 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 Jerome?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 109 miles north-northwest. 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 Jerome | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 109 mi north-northwest | 11,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDGX Jackson, MS | 116 mi southeast | 12,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 152 mi west-southwest | 18,600 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 Jerome
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 84 tornadoes within 25 miles of Jerome, 30 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and February. The strongest was an F4 on November 24, 2001, which passed about 22 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 20, 2025, which passed about 13 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 205 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on February 5, 2008.
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 Jerome'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.
Jerome radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Jerome, AR?
KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 109 miles north-northwest. KDGX (Jackson, MS) is 116 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Jerome?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Jerome the lowest scan from KLZK is about 11,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Jerome 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 Jerome, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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