St. Paul, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for St. Paul, Madison County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits St. Paul?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 108 days in the Madison forecast zone and Madison County — the most common reported hazard around St. Paul, mostly in May and June. Next come flash flooding (53 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (47 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 108 | Jun 2025 | Feb 20, 1997 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 53 | Nov 2024 | Apr 22, 2004 · 2 deaths · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 47 | Jan 2026 | Jan 24, 2023 · $75,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Jan 2024 | Jan 26, 2009 · $16 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Aug 2023 | — |
| High winds | 4 | Sep 2008 | Sep 14, 2008 · $75,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Aug 2002 | Aug 21, 2002 · $100,000 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 Madison forecast zone and Madison County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does St. Paul get?
A normal year brings about 5.6 inches of snow to St. Paul, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the St Paul 1 E weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (2.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 2.2 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 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. Paul?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSRX (Fort Smith, AR), about 50 miles 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 St. Paul | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 50 mi southwest | 3,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 99 mi north-northeast | 9,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 103 mi west-northwest | 10,100 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. Paul
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 67 tornadoes within 25 miles of St. Paul, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF4 on May 24, 2011, which passed about 23 miles southeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 18, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 231 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 26 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 21, 1996.
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. Paul'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. Paul radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to St. Paul, AR?
KSRX (Fort Smith, AR), about 50 miles southwest. KSGF (Springfield, MO) is 99 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in St. Paul?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over St. Paul the lowest scan from KSRX is about 3,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for St. Paul 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. Paul, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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