Wooster, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wooster, Faulkner County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wooster?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 160 days in the Faulkner forecast zone and Faulkner County — the most common reported hazard around Wooster, mostly in July and May. Next come flash flooding (55 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 160 | May 2026 | Jun 6, 2014 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 55 | Jun 2026 | May 1, 2011 · 1 death · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 29 | Jan 2026 | Dec 25, 2012 · $7.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 19 | Apr 2025 | May 1, 2011 · $9.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 12 | Jul 2017 | Apr 21, 2004 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Feb 2023 | Jan 26, 2009 · $10 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Sep 2012 | Aug 2, 2010 · 1 death |
| Wildfires | 4 | Feb 2014 | — |
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 Faulkner forecast zone and Faulkner County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Wooster get?
A normal year brings about 2.3 inches of snow to Wooster, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Conway weather station 7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (1.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 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 Wooster?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 27 miles south-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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Wooster | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 27 mi south-southeast | 1,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 108 mi west | 10,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 146 mi east | 17,300 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 Wooster
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 157 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wooster, 68 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF4 on April 27, 2014, which passed about 16 miles southeast of town and caused 16 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 20, 2025, which passed about 21 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 414 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 41 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 21, 1990.
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 Wooster'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.
Wooster radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wooster, AR?
KLZK (Little Rock, AR), about 27 miles south-southeast. KSRX (Fort Smith, AR) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wooster?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wooster the lowest scan from KLZK is about 1,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Wooster 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 Wooster, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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