Little Rock, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Little Rock, Mayes County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Little Rock?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 161 days in the Mayes forecast zone and Mayes County — the most common reported hazard around Little Rock, mostly in May and June. Next come excessive heat (53 days) and flash flooding (43 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 161 | Jun 2026 | Jun 14, 2026 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 53 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 43 | Jun 2026 | Jun 20, 1999 · 1 death · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · $1.4 million damage |
| High winds | 8 | Mar 2025 | Apr 24, 2014 · $20,000 damage |
| Flooding | 8 | May 2022 | May 1, 2009 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Jan 2017 | Dec 8, 2007 · $50 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Aug 2023 | Aug 5, 2023 · 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 Mayes forecast zone and Mayes County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Little Rock get?
A normal year brings about 5.5 inches of snow to Little Rock, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Spavinaw weather station 12.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually March (1.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 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 Little Rock?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 27 miles west. 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 Little Rock | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 27 mi west | 1,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 76 mi south-southeast | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 117 mi northeast | 12,300 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 Little Rock
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 184 tornadoes within 25 miles of Little Rock, 40 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on June 8, 1974, which passed about 24 miles northwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 18, 2025, which passed about 22 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 370 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 47 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 26, 1994.
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 Little Rock'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.
Little Rock radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Little Rock, OK?
KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 27 miles west. KSRX (Fort Smith, AR) is 76 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Little Rock?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Little Rock the lowest scan from KINX is about 1,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Little Rock 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 Little Rock, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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