Leola, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Leola, Grant County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Leola?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 90 days in the Grant forecast zone and Grant County — the most common reported hazard around Leola, mostly in June and August. Next come flash flooding (29 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 90 | Mar 2026 | Oct 2, 2014 · $400,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 29 | Jun 2021 | May 6, 2009 · $600,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 24 | Jan 2026 | Dec 25, 2012 · $500,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 10 | Sep 2012 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2023 | Feb 16, 2015 · $75,000 damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Feb 2018 | May 1, 2011 · $1.3 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 3 | Aug 2020 | Sep 13, 2008 · $750,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | May 2025 | May 17, 2025 · $10,000 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 Grant forecast zone and Grant County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Leola get?
A normal year brings about 2.0 inches of snow to Leola, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Leola weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (1.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 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 Leola?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 50 miles north-northeast. 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 Leola | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 50 mi north-northeast | 3,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 127 mi northwest | 13,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 139 mi south-southwest | 16,100 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 Leola
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 83 tornadoes within 25 miles of Leola, 28 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on March 1, 1997, which passed about 25 miles north of town and caused 10 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on March 14, 2025, which passed about 11 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 211 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on June 14, 2023.
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 Leola'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.
Leola radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Leola, AR?
KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 50 miles north-northeast. KSRX (Fort Smith, AR) is 127 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Leola?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Leola the lowest scan from KLZK is about 3,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Leola 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 Leola, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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