Joiner, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Joiner, Mississippi County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Joiner?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 140 days in the Mississippi forecast zone and Mississippi County — the most common reported hazard around Joiner, mostly in June and May. Next come excessive heat (118 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (39 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 140 | Mar 2026 | Dec 10, 2021 · $150,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 118 | Jun 2026 | Aug 1, 1999 · 2 deaths |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 39 | Jan 2026 | Dec 13, 2000 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 25 | Jun 2025 | May 1, 2010 · $750,000 damage |
| Flooding | 12 | Jun 2019 | Mar 20, 2011 · 1 death |
| High winds | 11 | Mar 2025 | Feb 1, 2011 · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2026 | Oct 9, 2000 · $250,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 8 | Jul 2014 | Jul 1, 2014 · 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 Mississippi forecast zone and Mississippi County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Joiner get?
A normal year brings about 1.8 inches of snow to Joiner, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Keiser weather station 12.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 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 Joiner?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 19 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 Joiner | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 19 mi southeast | 1,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 128 mi west-southwest | 14,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 132 mi northeast | 14,900 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 Joiner
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 103 tornadoes within 25 miles of Joiner, 29 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on March 1, 1997, which passed about 18 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 16, 2025, which passed about 23 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 213 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 2, 2025.
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 Joiner'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.
Joiner radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Joiner, AR?
KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 19 miles southeast. KLZK (Little Rock, AR) is 128 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Joiner?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Joiner the lowest scan from KNQA is about 1,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Joiner 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 Joiner, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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