Parkin, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Parkin, Cross County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Parkin?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 127 days in the Cross forecast zone and Cross County — the most common reported hazard around Parkin, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (57 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 127 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 57 | Aug 2025 | Feb 7, 1999 · 1 death · $75,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Jan 2026 | Dec 13, 2000 · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2026 | Oct 9, 2000 · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 11 | May 2024 | May 31, 2013 · $914,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2022 | Jan 26, 2009 · $24,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Feb 2019 | May 1, 2011 · 1 death · $200,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Mar 2021 | Mar 17, 2021 · $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 Cross forecast zone and Cross County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Parkin get?
A normal year brings about 2.0 inches of snow to Parkin, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Wynne weather station 13.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 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 Parkin?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 39 miles east. 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 Parkin | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 39 mi east | 2,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 101 mi west-southwest | 9,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGWX Columbus AFB, MS | 158 mi southeast | 19,700 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 Parkin
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 74 tornadoes within 25 miles of Parkin, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F3 on December 14, 1987, which passed about 21 miles east-southeast of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on April 5, 2025, which passed about 8 miles west of town.
Hail: 150 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 2, 2025.
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 Parkin'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.
Parkin radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Parkin, AR?
KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 39 miles east. KLZK (Little Rock, AR) is 101 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Parkin?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Parkin the lowest scan from KNQA is about 2,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Parkin 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 Parkin, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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