Maynard, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Maynard, Randolph County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Maynard?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 68 days in the Randolph forecast zone and Randolph County — the most common reported hazard around Maynard, mostly in May and July. Next come flooding (62 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 68 | May 2024 | Mar 6, 2022 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 62 | May 2025 | Apr 1, 2008 · 1 death · $2.3 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 30 | Jan 2025 | Dec 13, 2000 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 30 | Aug 2018 | — |
| Flash flooding | 30 | May 2022 | May 3, 2017 · $3.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2013 | Jan 26, 2009 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 3 | Aug 2019 | Jan 29, 2008 · $30,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Jul 2019 | Jul 5, 2019 · $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 Randolph forecast zone and Randolph County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Maynard get?
A normal year brings about 6.3 inches of snow to Maynard, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pocahontas 1 weather station 11.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 2.3 | 1.9 | 1.4 | 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 Maynard?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 94 miles southeast. 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 Maynard | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 94 mi southeast | 8,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 126 mi east-northeast | 13,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 134 mi southwest | 15,100 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 Maynard
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 79 tornadoes within 25 miles of Maynard, 33 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF4 on March 14, 2025, which passed about 7 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF2 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 10 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 201 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 2, 2006.
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 Maynard'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.
Maynard radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Maynard, AR?
KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 94 miles southeast. KPAH (Paducah, KY) is 126 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Maynard?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Maynard the lowest scan from KNQA is about 8,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Maynard 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 Maynard, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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