Tucker, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Tucker, Jefferson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Tucker?
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 Tucker, 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 Tucker get?
A normal year brings about 3.0 inches of snow to Tucker, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Keo weather station 11.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (1.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.0 | 1.4 | 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 Tucker?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 33 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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Tucker | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 33 mi north-northwest | 2,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 133 mi east-northeast | 15,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 149 mi west-northwest | 17,900 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 Tucker
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 134 tornadoes within 25 miles of Tucker, 42 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F3 on March 21, 1952, which passed about 11 miles northeast of town and caused 9 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 12, 2025, which touched down about 25 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 240 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 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 Tucker'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.
Tucker radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Tucker, AR?
KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 33 miles north-northwest. KNQA (Memphis, TN) is 133 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Tucker?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Tucker the lowest scan from KLZK is about 2,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Tucker 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 Tucker, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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