Patterson, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Patterson, Woodruff County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Patterson?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 308 days in the Woodruff forecast zone and Woodruff County — the most common reported hazard around Patterson, mostly in March and May. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (58 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 308 | Jun 2026 | May 1, 2011 · $8.5 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 58 | Apr 2025 | Jun 12, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 24 | Feb 2022 | Dec 25, 2012 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Feb 2018 | Jun 29, 2014 · $2.1 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 10 | Sep 2012 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2014 | Jan 26, 2009 · $10 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 3 | Aug 2020 | Sep 13, 2008 · $375,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Jun 2014 | Jun 29, 2014 · $150,000 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 Woodruff forecast zone and Woodruff County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Patterson get?
A normal year brings about 1.4 inches of snow to Patterson, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Augusta weather station 7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 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 Patterson?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 65 miles west-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 Patterson | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 65 mi west-southwest | 5,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 77 mi east | 6,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 176 mi west | 23,700 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 Patterson
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 113 tornadoes within 25 miles of Patterson, 46 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and May. The strongest was an F4 on March 21, 1952, which passed about 18 miles west-northwest of town and caused 50 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on April 5, 2025, which passed about 24 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 140 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on March 30, 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 Patterson'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.
Patterson radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Patterson, AR?
KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 65 miles west-southwest. KNQA (Memphis, TN) is 77 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Patterson?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Patterson the lowest scan from KLZK is about 5,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Patterson 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 Patterson, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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