Bentonville, OH Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bentonville, Adams County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bentonville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 127 days in the Adams forecast zone and Adams County — the most common reported hazard around Bentonville, mostly in July and June. Next come flooding (55 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (49 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 127 | Jun 2026 | Apr 3, 2000 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 55 | May 2026 | Mar 2, 1997 · $4.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 49 | Feb 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 49 | May 2026 | Mar 1, 1997 · 2 deaths · $8.0 million damage |
| High winds | 9 | Sep 2024 | Sep 14, 2008 · $3.3 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Aug 2023 | Jul 20, 1999 · 13 deaths |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2022 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Dec 2022 | Feb 1, 1996 · $20,000 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 Adams forecast zone and Adams County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bentonville get?
A normal year brings about 20 inches of snow to Bentonville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the W Union 6 Ene weather station 10.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 3.1 | 6.9 | 6.6 | 3.0 | 0.2 | 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 Bentonville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 48 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 Bentonville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 48 mi north-northwest | 3,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 81 mi south-southeast | 7,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 106 mi east-southeast | 10,600 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 Bentonville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 69 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bentonville, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 23, 1968, which passed about 2 miles north of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on September 22, 2025, which passed about 24 miles west of town.
Hail: 112 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on November 22, 1992.
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 Bentonville'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.
Bentonville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bentonville, OH?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 48 miles north-northwest. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 81 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bentonville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bentonville the lowest scan from KILN is about 3,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bentonville 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 Bentonville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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