Mount Olive, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mount Olive, Izard County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mount Olive?
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 Mount Olive, 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 Mount Olive get?
A normal year brings about 6.6 inches of snow to Mount Olive, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Melbourne 5W weather station 8.2 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 Mount Olive?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 81 miles south. 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 Mount Olive | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 81 mi south | 7,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 112 mi northwest | 11,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 133 mi east-southeast | 14,900 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 Mount Olive
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 66 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mount Olive, 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 9 miles southeast of town and caused 13 deaths. The most recent was an EF4 on March 14, 2025, which crossed near town.
Hail: 183 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 23 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 Mount Olive'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.
Mount Olive radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mount Olive, AR?
KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 81 miles south. KSGF (Springfield, MO) is 112 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Mount Olive?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Mount Olive the lowest scan from KLZK 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 Mount Olive 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 Mount Olive, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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