Vanndale, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Vanndale, Cross County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Vanndale?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 127 days in the Cross forecast zone and Cross County — the most common reported hazard around Vanndale, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (57 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 127 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 57 | Aug 2025 | Feb 7, 1999 · 1 death · $75,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Jan 2026 | Dec 13, 2000 · $1.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2026 | Oct 9, 2000 · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 11 | May 2024 | May 31, 2013 · $914,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2022 | Jan 26, 2009 · $24,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Feb 2019 | May 1, 2011 · 1 death · $200,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Mar 2021 | Mar 17, 2021 · $25,000 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 Cross forecast zone and Cross County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Vanndale get?
A normal year brings about 2.0 inches of snow to Vanndale, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Wynne weather station 4.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 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 Vanndale?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 51 miles east. 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 Vanndale | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 51 mi east | 3,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 91 mi west-southwest | 8,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 165 mi northeast | 21,100 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 Vanndale
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 92 tornadoes within 25 miles of Vanndale, 33 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and April. The strongest was an F4 on March 21, 1952, which passed about 22 miles southwest of town and caused 29 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on April 5, 2025, which passed about 6 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 129 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 2, 2025.
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 Vanndale'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.
Vanndale radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Vanndale, AR?
KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 51 miles east. KLZK (Little Rock, AR) is 91 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Vanndale?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Vanndale the lowest scan from KNQA is about 3,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Vanndale 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 Vanndale, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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