Russell, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Russell, White County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Russell?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 135 days in the White forecast zone and White County — the most common reported hazard around Russell, mostly in August and July. Next come flooding (85 days) and flash flooding (58 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 135 | Mar 2026 | Apr 15, 2011 · 1 death · $30,000 damage |
| Flooding | 85 | Jun 2025 | May 1, 2011 · $14 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 58 | May 2024 | Dec 24, 2009 · $2.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 28 | Jan 2026 | Dec 25, 2012 · $3.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 13 | Mar 2021 | Aug 2, 2012 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 11 | Sep 2012 | Jul 9, 1999 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Feb 2014 | Jan 26, 2009 · $15 million damage |
| 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 White forecast zone and White County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Russell get?
A normal year brings about 1.4 inches of snow to Russell, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Augusta weather station 10.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 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 Russell?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 56 miles southwest. 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 Russell | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 56 mi southwest | 4,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 92 mi east | 8,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 161 mi west | 20,400 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 Russell
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 137 tornadoes within 25 miles of Russell, 60 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and March. The strongest was an F4 on March 21, 1952, which crossed near town and caused 50 deaths. The most recent was an EF4 on March 14, 2025, which passed about 15 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 207 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 24 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 Russell'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.
Russell radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Russell, AR?
KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 56 miles southwest. KNQA (Memphis, TN) is 92 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Russell?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Russell the lowest scan from KLZK is about 4,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Russell 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 Russell, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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