Wesley, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wesley, Madison County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wesley?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 108 days in the Madison forecast zone and Madison County — the most common reported hazard around Wesley, mostly in May and June. Next come flash flooding (53 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (47 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 108 | Jun 2025 | Feb 20, 1997 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 53 | Nov 2024 | Apr 22, 2004 · 2 deaths · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 47 | Jan 2026 | Jan 24, 2023 · $75,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Jan 2024 | Jan 26, 2009 · $16 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Aug 2023 | — |
| High winds | 4 | Sep 2008 | Sep 14, 2008 · $75,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Aug 2002 | Aug 21, 2002 · $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 Madison forecast zone and Madison County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Wesley get?
A normal year brings about 6.5 inches of snow to Wesley, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Fayetteville Drake Fld weather station 14.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (2.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.1 | 1.5 | 2.4 | 1.3 | 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 Wesley?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSRX (Fort Smith, AR), about 57 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 Wesley | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 57 mi south-southwest | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 88 mi north-northeast | 7,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 92 mi west | 8,500 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 Wesley
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 69 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wesley, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF3 on December 31, 2010, which passed about 23 miles west-northwest of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 18, 2025, which touched down about 13 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 341 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 51 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on May 4, 2020.
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 Wesley'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.
Wesley radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wesley, AR?
KSRX (Fort Smith, AR), about 57 miles south-southwest. KSGF (Springfield, MO) is 88 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wesley?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wesley the lowest scan from KSRX is about 4,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Wesley 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 Wesley, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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