Pottsville, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pottsville, Pope County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pottsville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 153 days in the Southern Pope County forecast zone and Pope County — the most common reported hazard around Pottsville, mostly in May and June. Next come flash flooding (35 days) and flooding (13 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 153 | Jun 2026 | Dec 23, 2015 · 1 death · $40,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 35 | May 2026 | Mar 18, 2008 · $1.5 million damage |
| Flooding | 13 | Apr 2025 | May 24, 2019 · $1.5 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Jul 2018 | Jul 6, 2018 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 4 | Jan 2026 | — |
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 Southern Pope County forecast zone and Pope County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Pottsville get?
A normal year brings about 3.1 inches of snow to Pottsville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Dardanelle weather station 6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (1.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 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 Pottsville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 53 miles east-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 Pottsville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 53 mi east-southeast | 3,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 74 mi west | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 140 mi north | 16,200 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 Pottsville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 90 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pottsville, 32 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF4 on February 5, 2008, which passed about 6 miles southeast of town and caused 13 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 25, 2023, which touched down about 13 miles north of town.
Hail: 320 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 35 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 11, 2022.
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 Pottsville'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.
Pottsville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pottsville, AR?
KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 53 miles east-southeast. KSRX (Fort Smith, AR) is 74 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Pottsville?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Pottsville the lowest scan from KLZK is about 3,800 ft up — good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly.
Is TALON's radar for Pottsville 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 Pottsville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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