Montrose, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Montrose, Ashley County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Montrose?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 142 days in the Ashley forecast zone and Ashley County — the most common reported hazard around Montrose, mostly in April and June. Next come flash flooding (49 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (13 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 142 | Apr 2026 | Jun 18, 2023 · $1.5 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 49 | Apr 2025 | Sep 3, 2008 · $20 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 13 | Jan 2026 | Feb 9, 2011 · $300,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Mar 2015 | Dec 22, 1998 · $900,000 damage |
| Flooding | 8 | Apr 2024 | Oct 30, 2009 · $500,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Aug 2010 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 4 | Aug 2020 | Aug 29, 2005 · $2.2 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Jan 2026 | Jan 1, 2010 · $600,000 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 Ashley forecast zone and Ashley County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Montrose get?
A normal year brings about 1.0 inches of snow to Montrose, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Portland weather station 3.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 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 Montrose?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 113 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 Montrose | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDGX Jackson, MS | 113 mi southeast | 11,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 115 mi north-northwest | 11,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 148 mi west-southwest | 17,800 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 Montrose
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 85 tornadoes within 25 miles of Montrose, 28 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and January. The strongest was an F3 on November 24, 2001, which passed about 12 miles south of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 20, 2025, which passed about 8 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 170 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on February 5, 2008.
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 Montrose'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.
Montrose radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Montrose, AR?
KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 113 miles southeast. KLZK (Little Rock, AR) is 115 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Montrose?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Montrose the lowest scan from KDGX is about 11,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Montrose 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 Montrose, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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