Lafe, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lafe, Greene County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lafe?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 109 days in the Greene forecast zone and Greene County — the most common reported hazard around Lafe, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (88 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (38 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 109 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 88 | Mar 2026 | Nov 8, 2000 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 38 | Jan 2026 | Dec 13, 2000 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 36 | Apr 2025 | Dec 24, 2009 · $206,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 6 | Aug 2018 | May 1, 2011 · 1 death · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Dec 2018 | Jan 26, 2009 · $6.6 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Apr 2017 | Jul 12, 2009 · $1.0 million 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 Greene forecast zone and Greene County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lafe get?
A normal year brings about 2.5 inches of snow to Lafe, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Paragould 1S weather station 12.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 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 Lafe?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 69 miles south-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 Lafe | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 69 mi south-southeast | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 113 mi east-northeast | 11,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 137 mi southwest | 15,700 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 Lafe
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 111 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lafe, 37 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF4 on December 10, 2021, which passed about 24 miles south-southeast of town and caused 8 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 13 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 242 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 25, 2006.
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 Lafe'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.
Lafe radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lafe, AR?
KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 69 miles south-southeast. KPAH (Paducah, KY) is 113 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lafe?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lafe the lowest scan from KNQA is about 5,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lafe 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 Lafe, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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