West Crossett, AR Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for West Crossett, Ashley County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits West Crossett?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 142 days in the Ashley forecast zone and Ashley County — the most common reported hazard around West Crossett, mostly in April and June. Next come flash flooding (49 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (13 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds142Apr 2026Jun 18, 2023 · $1.5 million damage
Flash flooding49Apr 2025Sep 3, 2008 · $20 million damage
Heavy snow & winter storms13Jan 2026Feb 9, 2011 · $300,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet8Mar 2015Dec 22, 1998 · $900,000 damage
Flooding8Apr 2024Oct 30, 2009 · $500,000 damage
Excessive heat4Aug 2010—
Hurricanes & tropical storms4Aug 2020Aug 29, 2005 · $2.2 million damage
Extreme cold & wind chill2Jan 2026Jan 1, 2010 · $600,000 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 Ashley forecast zone and Ashley County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover West Crossett?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 116 miles west-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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over West CrossettView
KSHV
Shreveport, LA		116 mi west-southwest12,100 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KLZK
Little Rock, AR		117 mi north12,300 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KDGX
Jackson, MS		133 mi east-southeast14,900 ftLimited — 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 West Crossett

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 88 tornadoes within 25 miles of West Crossett, 26 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and January. The strongest was an F3 on November 24, 2001, which passed about 22 miles southeast of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on January 5, 2025, which passed about 15 miles south of town.

Hail: 170 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on March 18, 2013.

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 West Crossett'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.

West Crossett radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to West Crossett, AR?

KSHV (Shreveport, LA), about 116 miles west-southwest. KLZK (Little Rock, AR) is 117 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in West Crossett?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over West Crossett the lowest scan from KSHV is about 12,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.

Is TALON's radar for West Crossett 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 West Crossett, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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