Valley Springs, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Valley Springs, Boone County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Valley Springs?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 94 days in the Boone County Except Southwest forecast zone and Boone County — the most common reported hazard around Valley Springs, mostly in July and August. Next come flash flooding (37 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (7 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 94 | Mar 2026 | Jun 23, 2008 · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 37 | May 2026 | Apr 25, 2011 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 7 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Feb 2012 | Feb 3, 2012 · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 2 | May 2011 | May 1, 2011 · $4.3 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Feb 2025 | — |
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 Boone County Except Southwest forecast zone and Boone County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Valley Springs get?
A normal year brings about 9.5 inches of snow to Valley Springs, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Harrison weather station 7.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (3.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.5 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 2.2 | 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 Valley Springs?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 78 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 Valley Springs | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 78 mi north-northwest | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 97 mi southwest | 9,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 100 mi south-southeast | 9,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Valley Springs
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 46 tornadoes within 25 miles of Valley Springs, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an EF3 on May 26, 2024, which passed about 2 miles north-northwest of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 19, 2025, which passed about 21 miles west of town.
Hail: 256 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 26 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 13, 1981.
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 Valley 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.
Valley Springs radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Valley Springs, AR?
KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 78 miles north-northwest. KSRX (Fort Smith, AR) is 97 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Valley Springs?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Valley Springs the lowest scan from KSGF is about 6,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Valley 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 Valley Springs, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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