Sulphur Springs, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sulphur Springs, Jefferson 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 131 days in the Jefferson forecast zone and Jefferson County — the most common reported hazard around Sulphur Springs, mostly in May and April. Next come flash flooding (53 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 131 | Jun 2026 | Apr 12, 2020 · 1 death · $30,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 53 | Apr 2025 | Aug 31, 2012 · $750,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 23 | Jan 2026 | Jan 29, 2010 · $75,000 damage |
| Flooding | 17 | Jun 2019 | May 1, 2011 · $8.5 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 12 | Sep 2012 | Jul 30, 2002 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Jan 2025 | Feb 4, 2014 · $200,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 8 | Jun 2019 | Aug 13, 1997 · 1 death |
| High winds | 3 | Dec 2015 | — |
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 Jefferson forecast zone and Jefferson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Sulphur Springs get?
A normal year brings about 2.5 inches of snow to Sulphur Springs, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pine Bluff weather station 7.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 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 Sulphur Springs?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 47 miles north. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 47 mi north | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 148 mi west-northwest | 17,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 152 mi east-northeast | 18,500 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 Sulphur Springs
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 70 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sulphur Springs, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1968, which passed about 24 miles southeast of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on March 14, 2025, which touched down about 19 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 229 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 36 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on January 22, 2012.
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?
KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 47 miles north. KSRX (Fort Smith, AR) is 148 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 KLZK is about 3,200 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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