Minturn, AR Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Minturn, Lawrence County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Minturn?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 86 days in the Lawrence forecast zone and Lawrence County — the most common reported hazard around Minturn, mostly in July and May. Next come flooding (74 days) and flash flooding (37 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 86 | Mar 2026 | Jun 5, 2014 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 74 | Jul 2025 | May 1, 2017 · $5.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 37 | Oct 2025 | May 3, 2017 · $2.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Feb 2025 | Dec 13, 2000 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 31 | Aug 2018 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Jan 2024 | Dec 3, 2002 · 1 death · $1.1 million damage |
| High winds | 3 | May 2019 | Jan 29, 2008 · $30,000 damage |
| Hurricanes & tropical storms | 2 | Aug 2020 | Sep 14, 2008 · $62,000 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 Lawrence forecast zone and Lawrence County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Minturn get?
A normal year brings about 3.5 inches of snow to Minturn, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Alicia 2Nne weather station 3.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 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 Minturn?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 78 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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Minturn | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 78 mi east-southeast | 6,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 105 mi southwest | 10,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 146 mi east-northeast | 17,400 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 Minturn
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 101 tornadoes within 25 miles of Minturn, 42 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F4 on May 15, 1968, which passed about 15 miles south of town and caused 35 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 19 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 240 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 24 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 9, 2015.
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 Minturn'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.
Minturn radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Minturn, AR?
KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 78 miles east-southeast. KLZK (Little Rock, AR) is 105 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Minturn?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Minturn the lowest scan from KNQA is about 6,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Minturn 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 Minturn, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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