St. Charles, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for St. Charles, Arkansas County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits St. Charles?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 94 days in the Arkansas forecast zone and Arkansas County — the most common reported hazard around St. Charles, mostly in April and May. Next come flash flooding (39 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 94 | Jun 2026 | Apr 29, 2017 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 39 | May 2025 | Jun 9, 2021 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 19 | Jan 2024 | Mar 2, 2014 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 18 | May 2025 | May 1, 2011 · $13 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 10 | Sep 2012 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2023 | Feb 16, 2015 · $75,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 3 | Aug 2020 | Sep 13, 2008 · $750,000 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 Arkansas forecast zone and Arkansas County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does St. Charles get?
A normal year brings about 1.2 inches of snow to St. Charles, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Saint Charles weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (0.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 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 St. Charles?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 72 miles west-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 St. Charles | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 72 mi west-northwest | 5,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 98 mi northeast | 9,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDGX Jackson, MS | 159 mi south-southeast | 20,000 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 St. Charles
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 72 tornadoes within 25 miles of St. Charles, 27 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on January 21, 1999, which passed about 23 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF2 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 15 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 92 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 6, 2003.
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 St. Charles'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.
St. Charles radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to St. Charles, AR?
KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 72 miles west-northwest. KNQA (Memphis, TN) is 98 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in St. Charles?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over St. Charles the lowest scan from KLZK is about 5,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for St. Charles 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 St. Charles, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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