McDougal, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for McDougal, Clay County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits McDougal?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 110 days in the Clay forecast zone and Clay County — the most common reported hazard around McDougal, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (88 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 110 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 88 | Apr 2026 | May 24, 2000 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Jan 2026 | Dec 13, 2000 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 23 | Apr 2025 | Apr 28, 2014 · $685,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2026 | Oct 9, 2000 · $250,000 damage |
| Flooding | 9 | May 2017 | May 1, 2011 · 1 death · $1.3 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Jan 2009 | Jan 26, 2009 · 1 death · $750,000 damage |
| High winds | 2 | Mar 2023 | Jan 29, 2008 · $25,000 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 Clay forecast zone and Clay County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does McDougal get?
A normal year brings about 4.6 inches of snow to McDougal, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Corning weather station 10.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (2.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 2.2 | 0.5 | 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 McDougal?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 81 miles south-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 McDougal | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 81 mi south-southeast | 7,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 100 mi east-northeast | 9,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 153 mi southwest | 18,700 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 McDougal
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 118 tornadoes within 25 miles of McDougal, 37 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 22, 1981, which passed about 11 miles north of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF2 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 9 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 250 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 23 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 25, 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 McDougal'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.
McDougal radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to McDougal, AR?
KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 81 miles south-southeast. KPAH (Paducah, KY) is 100 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in McDougal?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over McDougal the lowest scan from KNQA is about 7,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for McDougal 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 McDougal, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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