Alpena, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Alpena, Carroll County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Alpena?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 116 days in the Carroll forecast zone and Carroll County — the most common reported hazard around Alpena, mostly in May and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (45 days) and flash flooding (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 116 | Aug 2024 | Apr 2, 2024 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 45 | Jan 2026 | Jan 24, 2023 · $75,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 27 | Apr 2022 | Apr 29, 2017 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Jan 2009 | Jan 26, 2009 · $17 million damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Apr 2022 | Apr 13, 2022 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 5 | Aug 2023 | Aug 9, 2006 · 1 death |
| High winds | 3 | Sep 2008 | Sep 14, 2008 · $300,000 damage |
| Wildfires | 2 | Mar 2017 | Jul 4, 2012 · $25,000 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 Carroll forecast zone and Carroll County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Alpena get?
A normal year brings about 6.8 inches of snow to Alpena, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Omaha 2S. weather station 11 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 2.5 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 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 Alpena?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 65 miles north. 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 Alpena | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 65 mi north | 5,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 91 mi southwest | 8,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 116 mi south-southeast | 12,100 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 Alpena
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 59 tornadoes within 25 miles of Alpena, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF3 on May 26, 2024, which passed about 16 miles east-southeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 19, 2025, which passed about 20 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 353 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 35 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on April 24, 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 Alpena'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.
Alpena radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Alpena, AR?
KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 65 miles north. KSRX (Fort Smith, AR) is 91 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Alpena?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Alpena the lowest scan from KSGF is about 5,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Alpena 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 Alpena, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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