South Lead Hill, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for South Lead Hill, Boone County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits South Lead Hill?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 94 days in the Boone County Except Southwest forecast zone and Boone County — the most common reported hazard around South Lead Hill, mostly in July and August. Next come flash flooding (37 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (7 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 94 | Mar 2026 | Jun 23, 2008 · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 37 | May 2026 | Apr 25, 2011 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 7 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Feb 2012 | Feb 3, 2012 · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 2 | May 2011 | May 1, 2011 · $4.3 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Feb 2025 | — |
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 Boone County Except Southwest forecast zone and Boone County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does South Lead Hill get?
A normal year brings about 8.2 inches of snow to South Lead Hill, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lead Hill weather station 1.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.1 | 2.6 | 2.3 | 2.1 | 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 South Lead Hill?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 64 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 South Lead Hill | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 64 mi north-northwest | 5,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 112 mi southwest | 11,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 114 mi south-southeast | 11,700 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 South Lead Hill
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 51 tornadoes within 25 miles of South Lead Hill, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF3 on May 26, 2024, which passed about 12 miles south-southeast of town and caused 4 deaths.
Hail: 335 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 33 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on May 11, 2017.
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 South Lead Hill'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.
South Lead Hill radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to South Lead Hill, AR?
KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 64 miles north-northwest. KSRX (Fort Smith, AR) is 112 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in South Lead Hill?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over South Lead Hill the lowest scan from KSGF is about 5,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for South Lead Hill 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 South Lead Hill, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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