Pleasant Grove, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pleasant Grove, Stone County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pleasant Grove?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 62 days in the Stone forecast zone and Stone County — the most common reported hazard around Pleasant Grove, mostly in July and April. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (36 days) and flash flooding (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 62 | Jul 2024 | Sep 7, 2012 · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Jan 2026 | Dec 25, 2012 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 30 | Apr 2025 | Mar 18, 2008 · 1 death · $2.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Aug 2012 | — |
| Flooding | 8 | Mar 2012 | Mar 18, 2008 · $6.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2018 | Jan 26, 2009 · $50 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 2 | Sep 2008 | Sep 13, 2008 · $750,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 2 | Mar 2013 | — |
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 Stone forecast zone and Stone County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Pleasant Grove get?
A normal year brings about 4.4 inches of snow to Pleasant Grove, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Batesville Lvstk weather station 6.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 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 Pleasant Grove?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 71 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 Pleasant Grove | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 71 mi south-southwest | 5,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 119 mi east-southeast | 12,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 128 mi northwest | 14,100 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 Pleasant Grove
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 74 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pleasant Grove, 35 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and April. The strongest was an EF4 on February 5, 2008, which passed about 7 miles northwest of town and caused 13 deaths. The most recent was an EF4 on March 14, 2025, which passed about 16 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 211 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 8.00-inch hail on June 19, 1970.
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 Pleasant Grove'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.
Pleasant Grove radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pleasant Grove, AR?
KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 71 miles south-southwest. KNQA (Memphis, TN) is 119 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pleasant Grove?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pleasant Grove the lowest scan from KLZK is about 5,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Pleasant Grove 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 Pleasant Grove, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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