Summit, AR Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Summit, Marion County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Summit?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 78 days in the Marion forecast zone and Marion County — the most common reported hazard around Summit, mostly in July and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (43 days) and flash flooding (32 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds78Aug 2025Aug 1, 2012 · $3.0 million damage
Heavy snow & winter storms43Jan 2026Feb 2, 2014 · 1 death
Flash flooding32Jun 2026Jan 3, 2005 · 1 death
Excessive heat7Aug 2012—
Ice storms & sleet4Feb 2013Jan 26, 2009 · $50 million damage
Flooding4Dec 2024May 1, 2011 · $750,000 damage
Lightning casualties & damage3Oct 2007Jun 2, 2007 · $25,000 damage
Hurricanes & tropical storms2Sep 2008Sep 13, 2008 · $500,000 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 Marion forecast zone and Marion County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Summit?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 79 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over SummitView
KSGF
Springfield, MO		79 mi north-northwest6,700 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KLZK
Little Rock, AR		101 mi south-southeast9,700 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KSRX
Fort Smith, AR		115 mi southwest11,900 ftLimited — 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 Summit

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 63 tornadoes within 25 miles of Summit, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF3 on May 26, 2024, which crossed near town and caused 4 deaths.

Hail: 298 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 28 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on April 2, 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 Summit'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.

Summit radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Summit, AR?

KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 79 miles north-northwest. KLZK (Little Rock, AR) is 101 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Summit?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Summit the lowest scan from KSGF is about 6,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.

Is TALON's radar for Summit 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 Summit, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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