Rivervale, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rivervale, Poinsett County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rivervale?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 121 days in the Poinsett forecast zone and Poinsett County — the most common reported hazard around Rivervale, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (97 days) and flash flooding (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 121 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 97 | Aug 2025 | Jun 25, 2023 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 33 | Jun 2026 | May 31, 2013 · $424,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Jan 2026 | Mar 2, 2014 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 4 | Feb 2019 | Mar 1, 1997 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 4 | Apr 2025 | Jan 29, 2008 · $35,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2022 | Jan 26, 2009 · 1 death · $164,000 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 Poinsett forecast zone and Poinsett County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Rivervale get?
A normal year brings about 1.8 inches of snow to Rivervale, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Keiser weather station 13.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 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 Rivervale?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 35 miles 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 Rivervale | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 35 mi southeast | 2,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 123 mi west-southwest | 13,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 130 mi northeast | 14,400 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 Rivervale
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 118 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rivervale, 37 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on May 15, 1968, which passed about 12 miles north of town and caused 35 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 16, 2025, which passed about 7 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 219 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on April 15, 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 Rivervale'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.
Rivervale radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rivervale, AR?
KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 35 miles southeast. KLZK (Little Rock, AR) is 123 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Rivervale?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Rivervale the lowest scan from KNQA is about 2,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Rivervale 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 Rivervale, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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