Wilmot, AR Live Doppler Radar

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

What weather hits Wilmot?

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 Wilmot, 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.

How much snow does Wilmot get?

A normal year brings about 1.0 inches of snow to Wilmot, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Portland weather station 14 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (0.6 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
0.00.00.10.60.20.10.00.0

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Wilmot?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 107 miles east-southeast. 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 WilmotView
KDGX
Jackson, MS
107 mi east-southeast10,700 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KLZK
Little Rock, AR
129 mi north-northwest14,300 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KSHV
Shreveport, LA
138 mi west-southwest15,900 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 Wilmot

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 115 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wilmot, 34 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and January. The strongest was an F3 on November 24, 2001, which crossed near town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 20, 2025, which passed about 14 miles northeast of town.

Hail: 207 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on March 23, 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 Wilmot'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.

Wilmot radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Wilmot, AR?

KDGX (Jackson, MS), about 107 miles east-southeast. KLZK (Little Rock, AR) is 129 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Wilmot?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wilmot the lowest scan from KDGX is about 10,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.

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

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