Osceola, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Osceola, Mississippi County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Osceola?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 140 days in the Mississippi forecast zone and Mississippi County — the most common reported hazard around Osceola, mostly in June and May. Next come excessive heat (118 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (39 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 140 | Mar 2026 | Dec 10, 2021 · $150,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 118 | Jun 2026 | Aug 1, 1999 · 2 deaths |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 39 | Jan 2026 | Dec 13, 2000 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 25 | Jun 2025 | May 1, 2010 · $750,000 damage |
| Flooding | 12 | Jun 2019 | Mar 20, 2011 · 1 death |
| High winds | 11 | Mar 2025 | Feb 1, 2011 · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2026 | Oct 9, 2000 · $250,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 8 | Jul 2014 | Jul 1, 2014 · 1 death |
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 Mississippi forecast zone and Mississippi County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Osceola get?
A normal year brings about 1.8 inches of snow to Osceola, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Keiser weather station 6.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 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 Osceola?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 25 miles south-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 Osceola | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 25 mi south-southeast | 1,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 117 mi northeast | 12,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 141 mi west-southwest | 16,500 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 Osceola
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 112 tornadoes within 25 miles of Osceola, 29 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on May 15, 1968, which passed about 15 miles north of town and caused 35 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 16, 2025, which passed about 23 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 179 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 15, 2022.
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 Osceola'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.
Osceola radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Osceola, AR?
KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 25 miles south-southeast. KPAH (Paducah, KY) is 117 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Osceola?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Osceola the lowest scan from KNQA is about 1,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Osceola 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 Osceola, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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