Oppelo, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Oppelo, Conway County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Oppelo?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 107 days in the Conway forecast zone and Conway County — the most common reported hazard around Oppelo, mostly in April and August. Next come flash flooding (30 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 107 | Jun 2026 | Jun 12, 2009 · $1.8 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 30 | May 2026 | Apr 3, 2008 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 29 | Jan 2026 | Dec 25, 2012 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 28 | May 2025 | May 1, 2011 · $6.5 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 11 | Sep 2012 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 10 | Jun 2023 | Jun 18, 2023 · $200,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2014 | Jan 26, 2009 · $10 million damage |
| Wildfires | 3 | Aug 2012 | — |
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 Conway forecast zone and Conway County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Oppelo get?
A normal year brings about 2.4 inches of snow to Oppelo, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Morrilton weather station 4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 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 Oppelo?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 34 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 Oppelo | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 34 mi east-southeast | 2,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 91 mi west | 8,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 152 mi north-northwest | 18,500 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 Oppelo
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 120 tornadoes within 25 miles of Oppelo, 54 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF4 on April 27, 2014, which passed about 22 miles southeast of town and caused 16 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 20, 2025, which passed about 18 miles south of town.
Hail: 368 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 36 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 21, 1990.
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 Oppelo'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.
Oppelo radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Oppelo, AR?
KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 34 miles east-southeast. KSRX (Fort Smith, AR) is 91 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Oppelo?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Oppelo the lowest scan from KLZK is about 2,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Oppelo 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 Oppelo, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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