Perrytown, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Perrytown, Hempstead County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Perrytown?
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 Perrytown, 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 Perrytown get?
A normal year brings about 2.1 inches of snow to Perrytown, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hope 3 Ne weather station 1.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 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 Perrytown?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 88 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 Perrytown | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 88 mi south-southwest | 7,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 107 mi northeast | 10,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 120 mi north-northwest | 12,700 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 Perrytown
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 77 tornadoes within 25 miles of Perrytown, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on March 1, 1997, which passed about 18 miles northeast of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on April 5, 2025, which passed about 4 miles west of town.
Hail: 332 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 39 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 18, 2001.
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 Perrytown'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.
Perrytown radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Perrytown, AR?
KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 88 miles south-southwest. KLZK (Little Rock, AR) is 107 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Perrytown?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Perrytown the lowest scan from KSHV is about 7,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Perrytown 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 Perrytown, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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