Pea Ridge, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pea Ridge, Benton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pea Ridge?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 201 days in the Benton forecast zone and Benton County — the most common reported hazard around Pea Ridge, mostly in May and July. Next come flash flooding (71 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (48 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 201 | Jun 2026 | May 2, 2008 · 1 death · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 71 | Jun 2026 | May 23, 2011 · 4 deaths |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 48 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · $150,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 15 | Jun 2015 | Jun 13, 2015 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Dec 2013 | Jan 26, 2009 · $30 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Aug 2023 | Jul 20, 1998 · 2 deaths |
| High winds | 8 | Jan 2024 | Sep 14, 2008 · $400,000 damage |
| Flooding | 7 | May 2024 | May 26, 2024 · 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 Benton forecast zone and Benton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Pea Ridge get?
A normal year brings about 9.5 inches of snow to Pea Ridge, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bentonville 4 S weather station 10.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.2 | 3.2 | 2.3 | 2.6 | 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 Pea Ridge?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 67 miles northeast. 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 Pea Ridge | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 67 mi northeast | 5,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 81 mi south | 7,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 82 mi west-southwest | 7,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Pea Ridge
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 113 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pea Ridge, 27 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF3 on December 31, 2010, which passed about 20 miles south-southwest of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 18, 2025, which passed about 22 miles west of town.
Hail: 489 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 43 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on May 4, 2020.
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 Pea Ridge'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.
Pea Ridge radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pea Ridge, AR?
KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 67 miles northeast. KSRX (Fort Smith, AR) is 81 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pea Ridge?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pea Ridge the lowest scan from KSGF is about 5,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Pea Ridge 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 Pea Ridge, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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