Ozan, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ozan, Hempstead County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ozan?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 114 days in the Hempstead forecast zone and Hempstead County — the most common reported hazard around Ozan, mostly in May and April. Next come excessive heat (75 days) and flash flooding (38 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 114 | Jun 2026 | Jun 2, 2004 · $300,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 75 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 38 | Jun 2026 | Oct 13, 2009 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 15 | Jan 2026 | Feb 16, 2021 · $225,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2026 | Jan 7, 2010 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Dec 2000 | Dec 12, 2000 · $40 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | May 2024 | May 22, 2024 · $50,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 2 | Aug 2020 | Sep 13, 2008 · $100,000 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 Hempstead forecast zone and Hempstead County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Ozan get?
A normal year brings about 2.6 inches of snow to Ozan, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Nashville weather station 9.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 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 Ozan?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 97 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 Ozan | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 97 mi south | 9,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 106 mi north-northwest | 10,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 108 mi northeast | 10,800 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 Ozan
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 79 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ozan, 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 21 miles northwest of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on April 5, 2025, which passed about 12 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 367 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 46 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 18, 2001.
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 Ozan'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.
Ozan radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ozan, AR?
KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 97 miles south. KSRX (Fort Smith, AR) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ozan?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ozan the lowest scan from KSHV is about 9,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Ozan 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 Ozan, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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