Magnet Cove, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Magnet Cove, Hot Spring County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Magnet Cove?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 131 days in the Hot Spring forecast zone and Hot Spring County — the most common reported hazard around Magnet Cove, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (49 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (20 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 131 | Mar 2026 | Oct 2, 2014 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 49 | Jun 2026 | Sep 2, 2008 · $260,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 20 | Jan 2026 | Dec 25, 2012 · $5.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 10 | Sep 2012 | — |
| Flooding | 9 | Feb 2018 | May 1, 2011 · $1.5 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Jun 2008 | Jun 9, 2008 · 1 death · $25,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2023 | Feb 16, 2015 · $100,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 5 | Jul 2013 | — |
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 Hot Spring forecast zone and Hot Spring County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Magnet Cove get?
A normal year brings about 1.2 inches of snow to Magnet Cove, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Malvern weather station 3.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 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 Magnet Cove?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 42 miles 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 Magnet Cove | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 42 mi northeast | 2,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 104 mi northwest | 10,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 150 mi south-southwest | 18,100 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 Magnet Cove
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 114 tornadoes within 25 miles of Magnet Cove, 40 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on March 1, 1997, which passed about 19 miles east-northeast of town and caused 10 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on October 18, 2025, which touched down about 19 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 472 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 40 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on March 29, 1976.
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 Magnet Cove'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.
Magnet Cove radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Magnet Cove, AR?
KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 42 miles northeast. KSRX (Fort Smith, AR) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Magnet Cove?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Magnet Cove the lowest scan from KLZK is about 2,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Magnet Cove 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 Magnet Cove, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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