Patmos, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Patmos, Hempstead County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Patmos?
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 Patmos, 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 Patmos get?
A normal year brings about 1.8 inches of snow to Patmos, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lewisville weather station 10.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 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 Patmos?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 75 miles south-southwest. 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 Patmos | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 75 mi south-southwest | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 118 mi northeast | 12,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 131 mi north-northwest | 14,600 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 Patmos
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 76 tornadoes within 25 miles of Patmos, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on December 19, 1957, which passed about 21 miles east-southeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on April 5, 2025, which passed about 12 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 310 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 27 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on March 31, 2008.
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 Patmos'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.
Patmos radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Patmos, AR?
KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 75 miles south-southwest. KLZK (Little Rock, AR) is 118 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Patmos?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Patmos the lowest scan from KSHV is about 6,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Patmos 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 Patmos, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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