London, AR Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for London, Pope County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

What weather hits London?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 153 days in the Southern Pope County forecast zone and Pope County — the most common reported hazard around London, mostly in May and June. Next come flash flooding (35 days) and flooding (13 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds153Jun 2026Dec 23, 2015 · 1 death · $40,000 damage
Flash flooding35May 2026Mar 18, 2008 · $1.5 million damage
Flooding13Apr 2025May 24, 2019 · $1.5 million damage
Lightning casualties & damage6Jul 2018Jul 6, 2018 · 1 death
Heavy snow & winter storms4Jan 2026—

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 Southern Pope County forecast zone and Pope County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does London get?

A normal year brings about 3.1 inches of snow to London, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Dardanelle weather station 7.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (1.2 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
0.00.00.40.81.20.70.00.0

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover London?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSRX (Fort Smith, AR), about 63 miles west. 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over LondonView
KSRX
Fort Smith, AR
63 mi west4,900 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KLZK
Little Rock, AR
65 mi east-southeast5,100 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KSGF
Springfield, MO
132 mi north14,800 ftLimited — 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 London

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 91 tornadoes within 25 miles of London, 37 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and April. The strongest was an EF4 on February 5, 2008, which passed about 18 miles southeast of town and caused 13 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 25, 2023, which touched down about 11 miles east-northeast of town.

Hail: 295 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 31 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 11, 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 London'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.

London radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to London, AR?

KSRX (Fort Smith, AR), about 63 miles west. KLZK (Little Rock, AR) is 65 miles away and also covers the area.

Can radar see a tornado near London?

Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over London the lowest scan from KSRX is about 4,900 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.

Is TALON's radar for London 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 London, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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