Newhope, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Newhope, Pike County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Newhope?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 84 days in the Pike forecast zone and Pike County — the most common reported hazard around Newhope, mostly in May and June. Next come flash flooding (29 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (17 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 84 | Jun 2026 | Mar 2, 2023 · $6.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 29 | Apr 2025 | May 23, 2020 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 17 | Jan 2025 | Dec 25, 2012 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 10 | Sep 2012 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2015 | Feb 4, 2014 · $200,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 5 | Feb 2014 | — |
| Flooding | 3 | Feb 2018 | May 1, 2011 · $1.3 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 2 | Sep 2008 | Sep 13, 2008 · $250,000 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 Pike forecast zone and Pike County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Newhope get?
A normal year brings about 1.4 inches of snow to Newhope, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Newhope 6 S weather station 5.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 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 Newhope?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSRX (Fort Smith, AR), about 79 miles north-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 Newhope | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 79 mi north-northwest | 6,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 101 mi east-northeast | 9,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 122 mi south | 13,100 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 Newhope
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 77 tornadoes within 25 miles of Newhope, 27 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on March 21, 1952, which passed about 5 miles west of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 30, 2025, which passed about 21 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 351 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 33 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on March 5, 1999.
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 Newhope'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.
Newhope radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Newhope, AR?
KSRX (Fort Smith, AR), about 79 miles north-northwest. KLZK (Little Rock, AR) is 101 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Newhope?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Newhope the lowest scan from KSRX is about 6,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Newhope 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 Newhope, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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