Lonsdale, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lonsdale, Garland County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lonsdale?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 162 days in the Garland forecast zone and Garland County — the most common reported hazard around Lonsdale, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (59 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 162 | Jun 2026 | Apr 15, 2011 · 2 deaths · $15,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 59 | Mar 2026 | Apr 25, 2011 · $400,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 22 | Jan 2026 | Dec 25, 2012 · $12 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 22 | Nov 2019 | Aug 11, 2006 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 11 | Jul 2015 | Jul 24, 2015 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 7 | Feb 2018 | May 1, 2011 · $4.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2023 | Feb 4, 2014 · $700,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 6 | Jan 2014 | — |
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 Garland forecast zone and Garland County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lonsdale get?
A normal year brings about 2.0 inches of snow to Lonsdale, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Owensville 3E weather station 5.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 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 Lonsdale?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 37 miles east-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 Lonsdale | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 37 mi east-northeast | 2,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 102 mi west-northwest | 9,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 156 mi south-southwest | 19,400 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 Lonsdale
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 129 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lonsdale, 49 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF4 on April 27, 2014, which passed about 18 miles north-northeast of town and caused 16 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on October 18, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 468 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 40 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on April 3, 2007.
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 Lonsdale'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.
Lonsdale radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lonsdale, AR?
KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 37 miles east-northeast. KSRX (Fort Smith, AR) is 102 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lonsdale?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lonsdale the lowest scan from KLZK is about 2,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lonsdale 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 Lonsdale, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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