Pine Bluff, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pine Bluff, Jefferson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pine Bluff?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 131 days in the Jefferson forecast zone and Jefferson County — the most common reported hazard around Pine Bluff, mostly in May and April. Next come flash flooding (53 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 131 | Jun 2026 | Apr 12, 2020 · 1 death · $30,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 53 | Apr 2025 | Aug 31, 2012 · $750,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 23 | Jan 2026 | Jan 29, 2010 · $75,000 damage |
| Flooding | 17 | Jun 2019 | May 1, 2011 · $8.5 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 12 | Sep 2012 | Jul 30, 2002 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Jan 2025 | Feb 4, 2014 · $200,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 8 | Jun 2019 | Aug 13, 1997 · 1 death |
| High winds | 3 | Dec 2015 | — |
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 Jefferson forecast zone and Jefferson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Pine Bluff get?
A normal year brings about 2.5 inches of snow to Pine Bluff, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pine Bluff weather station 1 mile away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 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 Pine Bluff?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 45 miles north-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 Pine Bluff | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 45 mi north-northwest | 3,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 145 mi east-northeast | 17,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 153 mi west-northwest | 18,700 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 Pine Bluff
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 75 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pine Bluff, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1968, which passed about 22 miles south-southeast of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on March 14, 2025, which touched down about 15 miles north of town.
Hail: 234 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 37 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on January 22, 2012.
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 Pine 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.
Pine Bluff radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pine Bluff, AR?
KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 45 miles north-northwest. KNQA (Memphis, TN) is 145 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pine Bluff?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pine Bluff the lowest scan from KLZK is about 3,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Pine 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 Pine Bluff, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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