Mellwood, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mellwood, Phillips County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mellwood?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 137 days in the Phillips forecast zone and Phillips County — the most common reported hazard around Mellwood, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (49 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 137 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 49 | Jun 2025 | May 10, 2008 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 18 | Jan 2025 | Dec 13, 2000 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Jun 2026 | May 2, 2009 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 6 | Dec 2020 | May 1, 2011 · $200,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2022 | Dec 23, 1998 · $1,000 damage |
| High winds | 3 | Jan 2008 | May 2, 1997 · 1 death · $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 Phillips forecast zone and Phillips County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Mellwood get?
A normal year brings about 1.2 inches of snow to Mellwood, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Saint Charles weather station 14.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 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 Mellwood?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 86 miles west-northwest. 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 Mellwood | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 86 mi west-northwest | 7,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 99 mi northeast | 9,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDGX Jackson, MS | 145 mi south-southeast | 17,200 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 Mellwood
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 73 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mellwood, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1968, which passed about 25 miles southwest of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on March 30, 2022, which passed about 19 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 100 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-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 Mellwood'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.
Mellwood radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mellwood, AR?
KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 86 miles west-northwest. KNQA (Memphis, TN) is 99 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Mellwood?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Mellwood the lowest scan from KLZK is about 7,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Mellwood 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 Mellwood, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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