Magazine, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Magazine, Logan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Magazine?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 113 days in the Western and Northern Logan County forecast zone and Logan County — the most common reported hazard around Magazine, mostly in May and August. Next come flash flooding (28 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (5 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 113 | May 2025 | Jun 1, 2008 · $2.7 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 28 | Sep 2025 | Mar 18, 2008 · $15 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 5 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 3 | Jan 2023 | May 1, 2011 · $500,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Aug 2009 | Aug 17, 2009 · $5,000 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 Western and Northern Logan County forecast zone and Logan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Magazine get?
A normal year brings about 2.0 inches of snow to Magazine, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Blue Mtn Dam weather station 9.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (0.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 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 Magazine?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSRX (Fort Smith, AR), about 33 miles west-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 Magazine | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 33 mi west-northwest | 2,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 90 mi east-southeast | 8,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 121 mi northwest | 12,900 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 Magazine
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 82 tornadoes within 25 miles of Magazine, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and November. The strongest was an EF4 on May 24, 2011, which passed about 12 miles northwest of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on November 3, 2024, which touched down about 25 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 239 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 28 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 Magazine'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.
Magazine radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Magazine, AR?
KSRX (Fort Smith, AR), about 33 miles west-northwest. KLZK (Little Rock, AR) is 90 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Magazine?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Magazine the lowest scan from KSRX is about 2,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Magazine 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 Magazine, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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