Pencil Bluff, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pencil Bluff, Montgomery County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pencil Bluff?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 113 days in the Central and Eastern Montgomery County forecast zone and Montgomery County — the most common reported hazard around Pencil Bluff, mostly in May and June. Next come flash flooding (50 days) and lightning casualties & damage (4 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 113 | Jun 2026 | Jul 14, 2016 · $90,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 50 | Apr 2026 | Jun 11, 2010 · 20 deaths · $9.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jul 2025 | Jul 29, 2025 · $200 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Jun 2013 | May 1, 2011 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 3 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Jan 2023 | — |
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 Central and Eastern Montgomery County forecast zone and Montgomery County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Pencil Bluff get?
A normal year brings about 3.2 inches of snow to Pencil Bluff, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Oden 1 Se weather station 2.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (1.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 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 Pencil Bluff?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSRX (Fort Smith, AR), about 58 miles northwest. 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 Pencil Bluff | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 58 mi northwest | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 85 mi east | 7,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 148 mi northwest | 17,800 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 Pencil Bluff
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 35 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pencil Bluff, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in November and April. The strongest was an EF3 on April 9, 2009, which passed about 20 miles west of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on November 4, 2024, which touched down about 21 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 168 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 29, 2002.
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 Pencil Bluff'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.
Pencil Bluff radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pencil Bluff, AR?
KSRX (Fort Smith, AR), about 58 miles northwest. KLZK (Little Rock, AR) is 85 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Pencil Bluff?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Pencil Bluff the lowest scan from KSRX is about 4,300 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Pencil Bluff 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 Pencil Bluff, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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