Ulm, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ulm, Prairie County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ulm?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 87 days in the Prairie forecast zone and Prairie County — the most common reported hazard around Ulm, mostly in June and May. Next come flooding (55 days) and flash flooding (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 87 | Jun 2025 | Jun 1, 2008 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 55 | Jun 2025 | May 1, 2011 · 1 death · $25 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 30 | Jun 2025 | May 1, 2011 · $325,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 26 | Jan 2026 | Dec 25, 2012 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 10 | Sep 2012 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2021 | Feb 4, 2014 · $200,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | May 2012 | May 30, 2012 · $300,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 2 | Sep 2008 | Sep 13, 2008 · $375,000 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 Prairie forecast zone and Prairie County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Ulm get?
A normal year brings about 1.3 inches of snow to Ulm, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Stuttgart 9 Ese weather station 7.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 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 Ulm?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 49 miles west-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 Ulm | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 49 mi west-northwest | 3,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 104 mi east-northeast | 10,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 172 mi west-northwest | 22,600 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 Ulm
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 99 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ulm, 33 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on March 21, 1952, which passed about 25 miles northwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 12, 2025, which touched down about 17 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 133 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 6, 2003.
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 Ulm'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.
Ulm radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ulm, AR?
KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 49 miles west-northwest. KNQA (Memphis, TN) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ulm?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ulm the lowest scan from KLZK is about 3,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Ulm 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 Ulm, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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