Quitman, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Quitman, Cleburne County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Quitman?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 96 days in the Cleburne forecast zone and Cleburne County — the most common reported hazard around Quitman, mostly in July and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (32 days) and flash flooding (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 96 | Jun 2026 | May 27, 2010 · $2.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Jan 2026 | Mar 2, 2014 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 26 | Jul 2024 | May 16, 2003 · $3.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Sep 2012 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2014 | Jan 26, 2009 · $25 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jun 2010 | Jun 28, 1997 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 5 | Mar 2015 | May 1, 2011 · $2.3 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 2 | Sep 2008 | Sep 13, 2008 · $1.5 million 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 Cleburne forecast zone and Cleburne County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Quitman get?
A normal year brings about 2.9 inches of snow to Quitman, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Damascus 2 Nne weather station 9.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (1.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 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 Quitman?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 38 miles south. 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 Quitman | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 38 mi south | 2,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 121 mi west | 12,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 132 mi east | 14,800 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 Quitman
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 139 tornadoes within 25 miles of Quitman, 65 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF4 on April 27, 2014, which passed about 18 miles south-southeast of town and caused 16 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 20, 2025, which passed about 24 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 304 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 33 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on April 2, 2006.
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 Quitman'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.
Quitman radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Quitman, AR?
KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 38 miles south. KSRX (Fort Smith, AR) is 121 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Quitman?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Quitman the lowest scan from KLZK is about 2,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Quitman 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 Quitman, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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