Sidney, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sidney, Sharp County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sidney?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 77 days in the Sharp forecast zone and Sharp County — the most common reported hazard around Sidney, mostly in July and May. Next come flash flooding (47 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 77 | May 2024 | Apr 26, 2011 · 1 death · $125,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 47 | Jun 2025 | Sep 23, 2006 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Feb 2025 | Dec 5, 2013 · $1.2 million damage |
| Flooding | 24 | Apr 2025 | Mar 18, 2008 · $15 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Aug 2012 | — |
| Wildfires | 7 | Feb 2014 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2014 | Jan 26, 2009 · $50 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Aug 2009 | Sep 8, 2007 · $10,000 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 Sharp forecast zone and Sharp County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Sidney get?
A normal year brings about 6.7 inches of snow to Sidney, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Evening Shade 1 Nne weather station 5.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (2.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 1.8 | 2.6 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 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 Sidney?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 88 miles south-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 Sidney | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 88 mi south-southwest | 7,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 110 mi east-southeast | 11,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 129 mi northwest | 14,200 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 Sidney
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 71 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sidney, 31 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and April. The strongest was an EF4 on February 5, 2008, which passed about 7 miles northwest of town and caused 13 deaths. The most recent was an EF4 on March 14, 2025, which passed about 12 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 215 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 23 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 Sidney'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.
Sidney radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sidney, AR?
KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 88 miles south-southwest. KNQA (Memphis, TN) is 110 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sidney?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sidney the lowest scan from KLZK is about 7,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Sidney 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 Sidney, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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