Sulphur Springs, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sulphur Springs, Benton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sulphur Springs?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 201 days in the Benton forecast zone and Benton County — the most common reported hazard around Sulphur Springs, mostly in May and July. Next come flash flooding (71 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (48 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 201 | Jun 2026 | May 2, 2008 · 1 death · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 71 | Jun 2026 | May 23, 2011 · 4 deaths |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 48 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · $150,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 15 | Jun 2015 | Jun 13, 2015 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Dec 2013 | Jan 26, 2009 · $30 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Aug 2023 | Jul 20, 1998 · 2 deaths |
| High winds | 8 | Jan 2024 | Sep 14, 2008 · $400,000 damage |
| Flooding | 7 | May 2024 | May 26, 2024 · 1 death |
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 Benton forecast zone and Benton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Sulphur Springs get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Sulphur Springs, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Gravette weather station 4.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.5 | 1.7 | 3.6 | 2.9 | 3.6 | 0.1 | 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 Sulphur Springs?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 65 miles west-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 Sulphur Springs | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 65 mi west-southwest | 5,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 78 mi northeast | 6,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 83 mi south | 7,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Sulphur Springs
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 144 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sulphur Springs, 41 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 24, 1975, which passed about 25 miles north-northwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 18, 2025, which passed about 4 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 451 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 40 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on March 14, 2024.
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 Sulphur Springs'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.
Sulphur Springs radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sulphur Springs, AR?
KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 65 miles west-southwest. KSGF (Springfield, MO) is 78 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sulphur Springs?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sulphur Springs the lowest scan from KINX is about 5,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Sulphur Springs 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 Sulphur Springs, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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