Waldron, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Waldron, Scott County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Waldron?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 90 days in the Central and Southern Scott County forecast zone and Scott County — the most common reported hazard around Waldron, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (50 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (4 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 90 | Jun 2026 | Mar 18, 2008 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 50 | Jun 2026 | May 30, 2013 · 5 deaths · $9.2 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 4 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Jan 2023 | — |
| Flooding | 1 | May 2011 | May 1, 2011 · $500,000 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 Central and Southern Scott County forecast zone and Scott County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Waldron get?
A normal year brings about 2.9 inches of snow to Waldron, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Waldron weather station 1.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 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 Waldron?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSRX (Fort Smith, AR), about 31 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 Waldron | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 31 mi north-northwest | 1,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 104 mi east | 10,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 121 mi northwest | 12,800 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 Waldron
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 58 tornadoes within 25 miles of Waldron, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 19, 1968, which touched down about 23 miles north-northwest of town and caused 14 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on November 3, 2024, which touched down near town.
Hail: 219 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 29, 2002.
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 Waldron'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.
Waldron radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Waldron, AR?
KSRX (Fort Smith, AR), about 31 miles north-northwest. KLZK (Little Rock, AR) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.
Can radar see a tornado near Waldron?
Radar can't see the tornado itself, but it shows the rotating storm and, once debris is lofted, a debris signature. Over Waldron the lowest scan from KSRX is about 1,900 ft up — excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground.
Is TALON's radar for Waldron 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 Waldron, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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