Sedgwick, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sedgwick, Lawrence County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sedgwick?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 86 days in the Lawrence forecast zone and Lawrence County — the most common reported hazard around Sedgwick, mostly in July and May. Next come flooding (74 days) and flash flooding (37 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 86 | Mar 2026 | Jun 5, 2014 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 74 | Jul 2025 | May 1, 2017 · $5.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 37 | Oct 2025 | May 3, 2017 · $2.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Feb 2025 | Dec 13, 2000 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 31 | Aug 2018 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Jan 2024 | Dec 3, 2002 · 1 death · $1.1 million damage |
| High winds | 3 | May 2019 | Jan 29, 2008 · $30,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 2 | Aug 2020 | Sep 14, 2008 · $62,000 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 Lawrence forecast zone and Lawrence County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Sedgwick get?
A normal year brings about 3.5 inches of snow to Sedgwick, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Alicia 2Nne weather station 11.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 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 Sedgwick?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 71 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 Sedgwick | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 71 mi southeast | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 111 mi southwest | 11,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 139 mi east-northeast | 16,000 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 Sedgwick
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 117 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sedgwick, 44 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and January. The strongest was an F4 on May 15, 1968, which passed about 13 miles south of town and caused 35 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 19 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 275 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 22 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 9, 2015.
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 Sedgwick'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.
Sedgwick radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sedgwick, AR?
KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 71 miles southeast. KLZK (Little Rock, AR) is 111 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sedgwick?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sedgwick the lowest scan from KNQA is about 5,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Sedgwick 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 Sedgwick, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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