Marianna, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Marianna, Lee County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Marianna?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 133 days in the Lee forecast zone and Lee County — the most common reported hazard around Marianna, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (31 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 133 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 31 | Apr 2025 | Jul 20, 2000 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 29 | Jan 2026 | Dec 13, 2000 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Jan 2023 | Mar 24, 2020 · $25,000 damage |
| Flooding | 7 | Mar 2021 | May 1, 2011 · $550,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2022 | Dec 23, 1998 · $1,000 damage |
| High winds | 1 | Jan 2008 | — |
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 Lee forecast zone and Lee County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Marianna get?
A normal year brings about 1.3 inches of snow to Marianna, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Marianna 2 S weather station 2.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 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 Marianna?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 64 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 Marianna | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 64 mi northeast | 5,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 85 mi west | 7,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGWX Columbus AFB, MS | 152 mi east-southeast | 18,500 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 Marianna
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 64 tornadoes within 25 miles of Marianna, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in February and January. The strongest was an F3 on June 6, 1974, which passed about 14 miles north of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on April 5, 2025, which passed about 25 miles north of town.
Hail: 108 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 2, 2025.
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 Marianna'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.
Marianna radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Marianna, AR?
KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 64 miles northeast. KLZK (Little Rock, AR) is 85 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Marianna?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Marianna the lowest scan from KNQA is about 5,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Marianna 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 Marianna, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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