Pocahontas, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pocahontas, Randolph County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pocahontas?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 68 days in the Randolph forecast zone and Randolph County — the most common reported hazard around Pocahontas, mostly in May and July. Next come flooding (62 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 68 | May 2024 | Mar 6, 2022 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 62 | May 2025 | Apr 1, 2008 · 1 death · $2.3 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 30 | Jan 2025 | Dec 13, 2000 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 30 | Aug 2018 | — |
| Flash flooding | 30 | May 2022 | May 3, 2017 · $3.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2013 | Jan 26, 2009 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 3 | Aug 2019 | Jan 29, 2008 · $30,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Jul 2019 | Jul 5, 2019 · $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 Randolph forecast zone and Randolph County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Pocahontas get?
A normal year brings about 6.3 inches of snow to Pocahontas, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pocahontas 1 weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (2.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 2.3 | 1.9 | 1.4 | 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 Pocahontas?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 88 miles southeast. 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 Pocahontas | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 88 mi southeast | 8,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 122 mi southwest | 13,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 134 mi east-northeast | 15,100 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 Pocahontas
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 79 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pocahontas, 35 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an EF4 on March 14, 2025, which passed about 15 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF2 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 3 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 194 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 9, 2015.
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 Pocahontas'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.
Pocahontas radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pocahontas, AR?
KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 88 miles southeast. KLZK (Little Rock, AR) is 122 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pocahontas?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pocahontas the lowest scan from KNQA is about 8,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Pocahontas 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 Pocahontas, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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