Success, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Success, Clay County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Success?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 110 days in the Clay forecast zone and Clay County — the most common reported hazard around Success, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (88 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 110 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 88 | Apr 2026 | May 24, 2000 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Jan 2026 | Dec 13, 2000 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 23 | Apr 2025 | Apr 28, 2014 · $685,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2026 | Oct 9, 2000 · $250,000 damage |
| Flooding | 9 | May 2017 | May 1, 2011 · 1 death · $1.3 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Jan 2009 | Jan 26, 2009 · 1 death · $750,000 damage |
| High winds | 2 | Mar 2023 | Jan 29, 2008 · $25,000 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 Clay forecast zone and Clay County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Success get?
A normal year brings about 4.6 inches of snow to Success, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Corning weather station 8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (2.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 2.2 | 0.5 | 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 Success?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 90 miles south-southeast. 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 Success | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 90 mi south-southeast | 8,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 116 mi east-northeast | 12,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 141 mi southwest | 16,500 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 Success
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 86 tornadoes within 25 miles of Success, 30 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 22, 1981, which passed about 20 miles east-northeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles north of town.
Hail: 186 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 25, 2006.
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 Success'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.
Success radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Success, AR?
KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 90 miles south-southeast. KPAH (Paducah, KY) is 116 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Success?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Success the lowest scan from KNQA is about 8,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Success 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 Success, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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