West Memphis, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for West Memphis, Crittenden County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits West Memphis?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 123 days in the Crittenden forecast zone and Crittenden County — the most common reported hazard around West Memphis, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (84 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 123 | Jun 2026 | Jul 28, 2008 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 84 | Mar 2026 | May 27, 2017 · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Jan 2026 | Feb 28, 2009 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Apr 2026 | May 1, 2010 · $7.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 8 | Apr 2025 | Mar 4, 2018 · $1.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2022 | Dec 23, 1998 · $1,000 damage |
| High winds | 3 | Mar 2023 | Jan 29, 2008 · $5,000 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 Crittenden forecast zone and Crittenden County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does West Memphis get?
A normal year brings about 1.7 inches of snow to West Memphis, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the W Memphis weather station 2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 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 West Memphis?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 23 miles northeast. 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 West Memphis | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 23 mi northeast | 1,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 119 mi west | 12,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KGWX Columbus AFB, MS | 137 mi southeast | 15,700 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 West Memphis
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 96 tornadoes within 25 miles of West Memphis, 29 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F3 on December 14, 1987, which crossed near town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 5, 2025, which passed about 19 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 280 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on April 11, 1987.
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 Memphis'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 Memphis radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to West Memphis, AR?
KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 23 miles northeast. KLZK (Little Rock, AR) is 119 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in West Memphis?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over West Memphis the lowest scan from KNQA is about 1,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for West Memphis 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 Memphis, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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