Magnolia, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Magnolia, Columbia County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Magnolia?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 94 days in the Columbia forecast zone and Columbia County — the most common reported hazard around Magnolia, mostly in May and April. Next come excessive heat (76 days) and flash flooding (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 94 | Jun 2026 | Aug 21, 2000 · 1 death · $30,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 76 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 32 | Jun 2026 | Oct 11, 2001 · $120 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 11 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2026 | Jan 7, 2010 · $100,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | May 2019 | Jul 19, 2007 · $80,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Dec 2000 | Dec 12, 2000 · $40 million damage |
| Wildfires | 3 | Oct 2011 | Oct 16, 2011 · $100,000 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 Columbia forecast zone and Columbia County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Magnolia get?
A normal year brings about 1.7 inches of snow to Magnolia, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Magnolia weather station 2.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 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 Magnolia?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 67 miles south-southwest. 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 Magnolia | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 67 mi south-southwest | 5,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 121 mi north-northeast | 12,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPOE Fort Polk, LA | 147 mi south | 17,600 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 Magnolia
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 84 tornadoes within 25 miles of Magnolia, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on February 12, 1950, which passed about 20 miles south-southwest of town and caused 18 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 260 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 26 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 9.00-inch hail on March 28, 1972.
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 Magnolia'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.
Magnolia radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Magnolia, AR?
KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 67 miles south-southwest. KLZK (Little Rock, AR) is 121 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Magnolia?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Magnolia the lowest scan from KSHV is about 5,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Magnolia 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 Magnolia, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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