Newport, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Newport, Jackson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Newport?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 77 days in the Jackson forecast zone and Jackson County — the most common reported hazard around Newport, mostly in July and April. Next come flash flooding (39 days) and flooding (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 77 | Jul 2024 | Jun 12, 2009 · $600,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 39 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2014 · $325,000 damage |
| Flooding | 35 | Apr 2025 | Feb 22, 2019 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 28 | Jan 2026 | Dec 25, 2012 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Aug 2012 | Aug 1, 2012 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2014 | Jan 26, 2009 · $35 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 3 | Aug 2020 | Sep 13, 2008 · $750,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Aug 2012 | Dec 20, 2007 · 2 deaths · $150,000 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 Jackson forecast zone and Jackson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Newport get?
A normal year brings about 2.6 inches of snow to Newport, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Newport weather station 2.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 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 Newport?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 79 miles east-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 Newport | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 79 mi east-southeast | 6,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 80 mi southwest | 6,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 164 mi northwest | 21,000 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 Newport
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 140 tornadoes within 25 miles of Newport, 57 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and May. The strongest was an F4 on March 21, 1952, which passed about 24 miles southwest of town and caused 50 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 20 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 185 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 23 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on January 21, 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 Newport'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.
Newport radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Newport, AR?
KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 79 miles east-southeast. KLZK (Little Rock, AR) is 80 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Newport?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Newport the lowest scan from KNQA 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 Newport 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 Newport, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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