Rye, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rye, Cleveland County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rye?
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 Rye, 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.
How much snow does Rye get?
A normal year brings about 1.5 inches of snow to Rye, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Warren 2 Wsw weather station 11.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 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 Rye?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 77 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 Rye | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 77 mi north-northwest | 6,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 139 mi southwest | 16,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDGX Jackson, MS | 155 mi southeast | 19,100 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 Rye
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 50 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rye, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and March. The strongest was an F4 on March 28, 1975, which passed about 10 miles south-southwest of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on January 5, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 164 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 23 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 Rye'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.
Rye radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rye, AR?
KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 77 miles north-northwest. KSHV (Shreveport, LA) is 139 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Rye?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Rye the lowest scan from KLZK is about 6,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Rye 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 Rye, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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