Salem, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Salem, Fulton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Salem?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 84 days in the Fulton forecast zone and Fulton County — the most common reported hazard around Salem, mostly in August and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (40 days) and flash flooding (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 84 | Mar 2026 | May 9, 2016 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 40 | Jan 2026 | Dec 5, 2013 · $750,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 30 | Apr 2025 | Mar 18, 2008 · $2.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Aug 2012 | — |
| Flooding | 7 | Apr 2025 | Mar 20, 2012 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2013 | Jan 26, 2009 · $50 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 2 | Sep 2008 | Sep 13, 2008 · $750,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 2 | Mar 2013 | — |
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 Fulton forecast zone and Fulton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Salem get?
A normal year brings about 4.8 inches of snow to Salem, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Salem weather station 1.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 1.4 | 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 Salem?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 106 miles 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 Salem | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 106 mi northwest | 10,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 109 mi south-southwest | 10,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 130 mi east-southeast | 14,500 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 Salem
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 85 tornadoes within 25 miles of Salem, 35 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and May. The strongest was an EF4 on February 5, 2008, which passed about 18 miles southeast of town and caused 13 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 282 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 40 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 8.00-inch hail on June 19, 1970.
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 Salem'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.
Salem radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Salem, AR?
KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 106 miles northwest. KLZK (Little Rock, AR) is 109 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Salem?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Salem the lowest scan from KSGF is about 10,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Salem 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 Salem, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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