Poplar Grove, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Poplar Grove, Phillips County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Poplar Grove?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 137 days in the Phillips forecast zone and Phillips County — the most common reported hazard around Poplar Grove, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (49 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 137 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 49 | Jun 2025 | May 10, 2008 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 18 | Jan 2025 | Dec 13, 2000 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Jun 2026 | May 2, 2009 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 6 | Dec 2020 | May 1, 2011 · $200,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2022 | Dec 23, 1998 · $1,000 damage |
| High winds | 3 | Jan 2008 | May 2, 1997 · 1 death · $25,000 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 Phillips forecast zone and Phillips County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Poplar Grove get?
A normal year brings about 1.3 inches of snow to Poplar Grove, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Marianna 2 S weather station 13.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 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 Poplar Grove?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 78 miles northeast. 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 Poplar Grove | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 78 mi northeast | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 82 mi west-northwest | 7,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KGWX Columbus AFB, MS | 151 mi east-southeast | 18,400 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 Poplar Grove
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 61 tornadoes within 25 miles of Poplar Grove, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in December and February. The strongest was an F3 on April 29, 1963, which passed about 19 miles east-southeast of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on March 31, 2023, which touched down about 5 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 70 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 3 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 26, 2011.
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 Poplar 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.
Poplar Grove radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Poplar Grove, AR?
KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 78 miles northeast. KLZK (Little Rock, AR) is 82 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Poplar Grove?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Poplar Grove the lowest scan from KNQA is about 6,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Poplar 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 Poplar Grove, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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