Texarkana, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Texarkana, Miller County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Texarkana?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 117 days in the Miller forecast zone and Miller County — the most common reported hazard around Texarkana, mostly in June and April. Next come excessive heat (73 days) and flash flooding (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 117 | Mar 2026 | May 19, 2000 · 1 death · $40,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 73 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 36 | Jun 2026 | May 28, 1998 · $1.1 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 12 | Jan 2026 | Feb 16, 2021 · $469,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 8 | Jul 2022 | Jun 19, 2007 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Dec 2013 | Dec 31, 2013 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2026 | Jan 7, 2010 · $200,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 4 | Jun 2012 | Aug 17, 2011 · $100,000 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 Miller forecast zone and Miller County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Texarkana get?
A normal year brings about 2.1 inches of snow to Texarkana, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Texarkana weather station 5.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 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 Texarkana?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 69 miles south. 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 Texarkana | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 69 mi south | 5,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 130 mi north | 14,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 138 mi northeast | 15,900 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 Texarkana
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 96 tornadoes within 25 miles of Texarkana, 32 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on March 12, 1971, which passed about 24 miles west of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF2 on April 5, 2025, which passed about 18 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 456 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 41 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 28, 2014.
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 Texarkana'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.
Texarkana radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Texarkana, AR?
KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 69 miles south. KSRX (Fort Smith, AR) is 130 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Texarkana?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Texarkana the lowest scan from KSHV is about 5,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Texarkana 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 Texarkana, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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