Rison, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rison, Cleveland County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rison?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 66 days in the Cleveland forecast zone and Cleveland County — the most common reported hazard around Rison, mostly in May and April. Next come flash flooding (25 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 66 | Mar 2026 | Jan 29, 2013 · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 25 | May 2023 | Oct 29, 2009 · $325,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 16 | Jan 2024 | Mar 4, 2015 · $10,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 10 | Sep 2012 | — |
| Flooding | 10 | Dec 2013 | May 1, 2011 · $1.5 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2023 | Feb 16, 2015 · $75,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 3 | Aug 2020 | Sep 13, 2008 · $375,000 damage |
| High winds | 1 | Mar 2006 | — |
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 Cleveland forecast zone and Cleveland County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Rison?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 61 miles north. 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 Rison | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 61 mi north | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 141 mi southwest | 16,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 154 mi northwest | 18,900 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 Rison
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 54 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rison, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on March 28, 1975, which passed about 25 miles south-southeast of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on July 8, 2024, which passed about 11 miles north of town.
Hail: 200 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 28 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 Rison'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.
Rison radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rison, AR?
KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 61 miles north. KSHV (Shreveport, LA) is 141 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Rison?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Rison the lowest scan from KLZK is about 4,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Rison 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 Rison, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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