Waldo, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Waldo, Columbia County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Waldo?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 94 days in the Columbia forecast zone and Columbia County — the most common reported hazard around Waldo, mostly in May and April. Next come excessive heat (76 days) and flash flooding (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 94 | Jun 2026 | Aug 21, 2000 · 1 death · $30,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 76 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 32 | Jun 2026 | Oct 11, 2001 · $120 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 11 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2026 | Jan 7, 2010 · $100,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | May 2019 | Jul 19, 2007 · $80,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Dec 2000 | Dec 12, 2000 · $40 million damage |
| Wildfires | 3 | Oct 2011 | Oct 16, 2011 · $100,000 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 Columbia forecast zone and Columbia County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Waldo get?
A normal year brings about 1.7 inches of snow to Waldo, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Magnolia weather station 9.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 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 Waldo?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 70 miles south-southwest. 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 Waldo | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSHV Shreveport, LA | 70 mi south-southwest | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 118 mi north-northeast | 12,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 147 mi north-northwest | 17,600 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 Waldo
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 71 tornadoes within 25 miles of Waldo, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on February 12, 1950, which passed about 24 miles south of town and caused 18 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 4, 2025, which touched down about 19 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 229 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 21 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 9.00-inch hail on March 28, 1972.
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 Waldo'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.
Waldo radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Waldo, AR?
KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 70 miles south-southwest. KLZK (Little Rock, AR) is 118 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Waldo?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Waldo the lowest scan from KSHV is about 5,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Waldo 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 Waldo, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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