Wilburn, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wilburn, Cleburne County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wilburn?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 96 days in the Cleburne forecast zone and Cleburne County — the most common reported hazard around Wilburn, mostly in July and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (32 days) and flash flooding (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 96 | Jun 2026 | May 27, 2010 · $2.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Jan 2026 | Mar 2, 2014 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 26 | Jul 2024 | May 16, 2003 · $3.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Sep 2012 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2014 | Jan 26, 2009 · $25 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jun 2010 | Jun 28, 1997 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 5 | Mar 2015 | May 1, 2011 · $2.3 million damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 2 | Sep 2008 | Sep 13, 2008 · $1.5 million 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 Cleburne forecast zone and Cleburne County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Wilburn get?
A normal year brings about 2.6 inches of snow to Wilburn, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Greers Ferry Dam weather station 6.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (0.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 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 Wilburn?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 51 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 Wilburn | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 51 mi south-southwest | 3,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 114 mi east | 11,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 140 mi west | 16,300 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 Wilburn
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 117 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wilburn, 55 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F4 on March 21, 1952, which passed about 22 miles southeast of town and caused 50 deaths. The most recent was an EF3 on March 14, 2025, which passed about 24 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 247 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 22 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on April 2, 2006.
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 Wilburn'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.
Wilburn radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wilburn, AR?
KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 51 miles south-southwest. KNQA (Memphis, TN) is 114 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wilburn?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wilburn the lowest scan from KLZK is about 3,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Wilburn 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 Wilburn, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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