Viola, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Viola, Fulton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Viola?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 84 days in the Fulton forecast zone and Fulton County — the most common reported hazard around Viola, mostly in August and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (40 days) and flash flooding (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 84 | Mar 2026 | May 9, 2016 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 40 | Jan 2026 | Dec 5, 2013 · $750,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 30 | Apr 2025 | Mar 18, 2008 · $2.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Aug 2012 | — |
| Flooding | 7 | Apr 2025 | Mar 20, 2012 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2013 | Jan 26, 2009 · $50 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 2 | Sep 2008 | Sep 13, 2008 · $750,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 2 | Mar 2013 | — |
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 Fulton forecast zone and Fulton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Viola get?
A normal year brings about 4.8 inches of snow to Viola, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Salem weather station 10.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 1.4 | 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 Viola?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 97 miles 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 Viola | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 97 mi northwest | 9,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 109 mi south | 11,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 139 mi east-southeast | 16,100 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 Viola
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 91 tornadoes within 25 miles of Viola, 30 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and March. The strongest was an F4 on April 14, 1996, which passed about 20 miles southeast of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which touched down about 19 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 328 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 40 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 8.00-inch hail on June 19, 1970.
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 Viola'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.
Viola radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Viola, AR?
KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 97 miles northwest. KLZK (Little Rock, AR) is 109 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Viola?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Viola the lowest scan from KSGF is about 9,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Viola 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 Viola, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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