Lepanto, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lepanto, Poinsett County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lepanto?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 121 days in the Poinsett forecast zone and Poinsett County — the most common reported hazard around Lepanto, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (97 days) and flash flooding (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 121 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 97 | Aug 2025 | Jun 25, 2023 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 33 | Jun 2026 | May 31, 2013 · $424,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Jan 2026 | Mar 2, 2014 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 4 | Feb 2019 | Mar 1, 1997 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 4 | Apr 2025 | Jan 29, 2008 · $35,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2022 | Jan 26, 2009 · 1 death · $164,000 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 Poinsett forecast zone and Poinsett County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lepanto get?
A normal year brings about 1.8 inches of snow to Lepanto, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Keiser weather station 14.4 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 Lepanto?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 32 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 Lepanto | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 32 mi southeast | 2,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 121 mi west-southwest | 12,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 133 mi northeast | 15,000 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 Lepanto
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 113 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lepanto, 35 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on May 15, 1968, which passed about 17 miles north of town and caused 35 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 16, 2025, which passed about 12 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 193 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on April 15, 2022.
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 Lepanto'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.
Lepanto radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lepanto, AR?
KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 32 miles southeast. KLZK (Little Rock, AR) is 121 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lepanto?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lepanto the lowest scan from KNQA is about 2,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lepanto 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 Lepanto, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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