Kirby, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kirby, Pike County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kirby?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 84 days in the Pike forecast zone and Pike County — the most common reported hazard around Kirby, mostly in May and June. Next come flash flooding (29 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (17 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 84 | Jun 2026 | Mar 2, 2023 · $6.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 29 | Apr 2025 | May 23, 2020 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 17 | Jan 2025 | Dec 25, 2012 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 10 | Sep 2012 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2015 | Feb 4, 2014 · $200,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 5 | Feb 2014 | — |
| Flooding | 3 | Feb 2018 | May 1, 2011 · $1.3 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 2 | Sep 2008 | Sep 13, 2008 · $250,000 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 Pike forecast zone and Pike County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Kirby get?
A normal year brings about 2.6 inches of snow to Kirby, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hopper weather station 7.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 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 Kirby?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSRX (Fort Smith, AR), about 82 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 Kirby | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 82 mi north-northwest | 7,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 89 mi east-northeast | 8,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 125 mi south | 13,600 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 Kirby
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 68 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kirby, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on March 21, 1952, which passed about 18 miles west of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on March 2, 2023, which touched down near town.
Hail: 321 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 34 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on March 5, 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 Kirby'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.
Kirby radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kirby, AR?
KSRX (Fort Smith, AR), about 82 miles north-northwest. KLZK (Little Rock, AR) is 89 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Kirby?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kirby the lowest scan from KSRX is about 7,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Kirby 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 Kirby, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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