Princeton, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Princeton, Dallas County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Princeton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 88 days in the Dallas forecast zone and Dallas County — the most common reported hazard around Princeton, mostly in May and April. Next come flash flooding (27 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (17 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 88 | Apr 2025 | Apr 3, 2014 · 2 deaths · $175,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 27 | Jun 2026 | Sep 2, 2008 · $550,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 17 | Jan 2026 | Mar 4, 2015 · $10,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 11 | Sep 2012 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2023 | Feb 16, 2015 · $75,000 damage |
| Flooding | 5 | Feb 2018 | May 1, 2011 · $1.8 million damage |
| Wildfires | 4 | Jan 2014 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 3 | Aug 2020 | Sep 13, 2008 · $750,000 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 Dallas forecast zone and Dallas County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Princeton get?
A normal year brings about 1.6 inches of snow to Princeton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Sparkman weather station 12.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 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 Princeton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 63 miles north-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 Princeton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 63 mi north-northeast | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 127 mi southwest | 13,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 134 mi northwest | 15,200 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 Princeton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 63 tornadoes within 25 miles of Princeton, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on March 1, 1997, which passed about 23 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on March 14, 2025, which passed about 19 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 125 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on June 14, 2023.
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 Princeton'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.
Princeton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Princeton, AR?
KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 63 miles north-northeast. KSHV (Shreveport, LA) is 127 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Princeton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Princeton the lowest scan from KLZK is about 4,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Princeton 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 Princeton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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