Stamps, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Stamps, Lafayette County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Stamps?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 97 days in the Lafayette forecast zone and Lafayette County — the most common reported hazard around Stamps, mostly in April and June. Next come excessive heat (75 days) and flash flooding (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 97 | Jun 2026 | Oct 9, 2009 · $500,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 75 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 27 | Jun 2026 | Oct 13, 2009 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 11 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2026 | Jan 7, 2010 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Dec 2000 | Dec 12, 2000 · $40 million damage |
| Flooding | 3 | Jun 2015 | Oct 27, 2009 · 1 death |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 2 | Aug 2020 | Sep 13, 2008 · $250,000 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 Lafayette forecast zone and Lafayette County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Stamps get?
A normal year brings about 1.8 inches of snow to Stamps, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lewisville weather station 4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 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 Stamps?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 66 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 Stamps | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 66 mi south-southwest | 5,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 124 mi northeast | 13,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 143 mi north-northwest | 16,700 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 Stamps
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 88 tornadoes within 25 miles of Stamps, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on December 19, 1957, which passed about 14 miles east of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on April 5, 2025, which passed about 24 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 316 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 32 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 9.00-inch hail on March 28, 1972.
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 Stamps'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.
Stamps radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Stamps, AR?
KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 66 miles south-southwest. KLZK (Little Rock, AR) is 124 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Stamps?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Stamps the lowest scan from KSHV is about 5,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Stamps 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 Stamps, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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