Lakeview, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lakeview, Baxter County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lakeview?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 124 days in the Baxter forecast zone and Baxter County — the most common reported hazard around Lakeview, mostly in July and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (45 days) and flash flooding (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 124 | Jun 2025 | Jun 23, 2017 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 45 | Jan 2026 | Dec 5, 2013 · $3.5 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 28 | May 2022 | Mar 18, 2008 · $1.5 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Aug 2012 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | May 2010 | Jul 3, 2008 · $50,000 damage |
| Flooding | 6 | May 2011 | Mar 18, 2008 · $4.0 million damage |
| Wildfires | 5 | Feb 2014 | Aug 24, 2010 · $60,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2013 | Jan 1, 1999 · 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 Baxter forecast zone and Baxter County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lakeview get?
A normal year brings about 7.8 inches of snow to Lakeview, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mtn Home 1 Nnw weather station 8.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (2.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.0 | 1.2 | 1.9 | 2.6 | 2.0 | 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 Lakeview?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 76 miles 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 Lakeview | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 76 mi northwest | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 107 mi south | 10,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 127 mi southwest | 13,900 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 Lakeview
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 81 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lakeview, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 2, 1982, which passed about 22 miles northeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF3 on March 14, 2025, which passed about 18 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 291 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 27 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 Lakeview'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.
Lakeview radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lakeview, AR?
KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 76 miles northwest. KLZK (Little Rock, AR) is 107 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lakeview?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lakeview the lowest scan from KSGF is about 6,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Lakeview 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 Lakeview, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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