Reed, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Reed, Desha County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Reed?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 65 days in the Desha forecast zone and Desha County — the most common reported hazard around Reed, mostly in April and July. Next come flash flooding (25 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 65 | Mar 2026 | Oct 30, 2009 · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 25 | Apr 2025 | Oct 13, 2009 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 14 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 11 | May 2019 | May 1, 2011 · $3.5 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 10 | Sep 2012 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2003 | — |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 3 | Aug 2020 | Sep 13, 2008 · $375,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Oct 2010 | May 9, 2007 · $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 Desha forecast zone and Desha County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Reed get?
A normal year brings about 2.0 inches of snow to Reed, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mcgehee 1 Ne weather station 5.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 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 Reed?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 91 miles north-northwest. 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 Reed | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 91 mi north-northwest | 8,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDGX Jackson, MS | 130 mi southeast | 14,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 145 mi northeast | 17,100 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 Reed
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 68 tornadoes within 25 miles of Reed, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in December and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1968, which passed about 18 miles north of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on January 5, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 131 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on February 5, 2008.
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 Reed'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.
Reed radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Reed, AR?
KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 91 miles north-northwest. KDGX (Jackson, MS) is 130 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Reed?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Reed the lowest scan from KLZK is about 8,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Reed 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 Reed, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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