Melbourne, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Melbourne, Izard County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Melbourne?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 74 days in the Izard forecast zone and Izard County — the most common reported hazard around Melbourne, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (35 days) and flash flooding (21 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 74 | May 2022 | Apr 10, 2013 · $1.8 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 35 | Jan 2025 | Dec 25, 2012 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Feb 2023 | Mar 18, 2008 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 14 | Apr 2025 | Mar 18, 2008 · $12 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Aug 2012 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2014 | Jan 26, 2009 · $50 million damage |
| Wildfires | 4 | Apr 2011 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Aug 2011 | Jun 20, 2008 · $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 Izard forecast zone and Izard County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Melbourne get?
A normal year brings about 6.6 inches of snow to Melbourne, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Melbourne 5W weather station 5.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 1.7 | 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 Melbourne?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 88 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 Melbourne | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 88 mi south-southwest | 7,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 117 mi northwest | 12,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 123 mi east-southeast | 13,300 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 Melbourne
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 73 tornadoes within 25 miles of Melbourne, 26 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and April. The strongest was an EF4 on February 5, 2008, which passed about 4 miles southeast of town and caused 13 deaths. The most recent was an EF4 on March 14, 2025, which passed about 2 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 224 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 25 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 8.00-inch hail on June 19, 1970.
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 Melbourne'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.
Melbourne radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Melbourne, AR?
KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 88 miles south-southwest. KSGF (Springfield, MO) is 117 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Melbourne?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Melbourne the lowest scan from KLZK is about 7,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Melbourne 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 Melbourne, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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