Western Grove, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Western Grove, Newton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Western Grove?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 80 days in the Newton County Lower Elevations forecast zone and Newton County — the most common reported hazard around Western Grove, mostly in May and June. Next come flash flooding (28 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (6 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 80 | Jun 2025 | Mar 6, 2017 · $110,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 28 | Nov 2024 | Mar 18, 2008 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 6 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 5 | May 2011 | May 24, 2011 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Feb 2002 | Feb 19, 2002 · 1 death |
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 Newton County Lower Elevations forecast zone and Newton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Western Grove get?
A normal year brings about 9.5 inches of snow to Western Grove, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Harrison weather station 10.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (3.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.5 | 2.2 | 3.4 | 2.2 | 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 Western Grove?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 82 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 Western Grove | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 82 mi north-northwest | 7,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 96 mi south-southeast | 9,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 97 mi southwest | 9,200 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 Western Grove
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 51 tornadoes within 25 miles of Western Grove, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an EF3 on May 26, 2024, which passed about 7 miles north-northwest of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 19, 2025, which passed about 24 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 244 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 22 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 13, 1981.
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 Western Grove'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.
Western Grove radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Western Grove, AR?
KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 82 miles north-northwest. KLZK (Little Rock, AR) is 96 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Western Grove?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Western Grove the lowest scan from KSGF is about 7,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Western Grove 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 Western Grove, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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