Nimmons, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Nimmons, Clay County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Nimmons?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 110 days in the Clay forecast zone and Clay County — the most common reported hazard around Nimmons, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (88 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 110 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 88 | Apr 2026 | May 24, 2000 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Jan 2026 | Dec 13, 2000 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 23 | Apr 2025 | Apr 28, 2014 · $685,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2026 | Oct 9, 2000 · $250,000 damage |
| Flooding | 9 | May 2017 | May 1, 2011 · 1 death · $1.3 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Jan 2009 | Jan 26, 2009 · 1 death · $750,000 damage |
| High winds | 2 | Mar 2023 | Jan 29, 2008 · $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 Clay forecast zone and Clay County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Nimmons get?
A normal year brings about 3.0 inches of snow to Nimmons, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Saint Francis weather station 10.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 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 Nimmons?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 68 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 Nimmons | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 68 mi south | 5,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 90 mi northeast | 8,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 159 mi southwest | 19,900 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 Nimmons
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 114 tornadoes within 25 miles of Nimmons, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on March 21, 1952, which passed about 23 miles southeast of town and caused 17 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 20 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 225 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 19 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 25, 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 Nimmons'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.
Nimmons radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Nimmons, AR?
KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 68 miles south. KPAH (Paducah, KY) is 90 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Nimmons?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Nimmons the lowest scan from KNQA is about 5,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Nimmons 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 Nimmons, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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