Star City, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Star City, Lincoln County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Star City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 56 days in the Lincoln forecast zone and Lincoln County — the most common reported hazard around Star City, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (26 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (13 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 56 | May 2025 | Apr 4, 2011 · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 26 | Jan 2023 | Oct 29, 2009 · $350,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 13 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Excessive heat | 11 | Sep 2012 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Jan 2025 | Feb 16, 2015 · $75,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | May 2011 | May 1, 2011 · $1.8 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 3 | Aug 2020 | Sep 13, 2008 · $375,000 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 Lincoln forecast zone and Lincoln County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Star City get?
A normal year brings about 1.8 inches of snow to Star City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cane Creek Sp weather station 4.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 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 Star City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 66 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 Star City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 66 mi north-northwest | 5,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 148 mi northeast | 17,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 155 mi southwest | 19,100 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 Star City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 68 tornadoes within 25 miles of Star City, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and December. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1968, which crossed near town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on January 5, 2025, which touched down about 10 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 182 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 27 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on June 14, 2023.
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 Star City'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.
Star City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Star City, AR?
KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 66 miles north-northwest. KNQA (Memphis, TN) is 148 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Star City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Star City the lowest scan from KLZK is about 5,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Star City 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 Star City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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