Arbela, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Arbela, Scotland County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Arbela?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 62 days in the Scotland forecast zone and Scotland County — the most common reported hazard around Arbela, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (54 days) and flash flooding (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 62 | Jun 2025 | May 30, 2013 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 54 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 26 | Aug 2023 | May 12, 2010 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Dec 2024 | Jan 4, 2005 · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2019 | — |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Aug 2013 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | May 2011 | Jun 12, 2008 · $150,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 3 | Nov 2018 | — |
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 Scotland forecast zone and Scotland County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Arbela get?
A normal year brings about 19 inches of snow to Arbela, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Memphis weather station 8.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (6.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.7 | 3.4 | 6.6 | 6.8 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 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 Arbela?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 109 miles northeast. 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 Arbela | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 109 mi northeast | 11,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 125 mi northwest | 13,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 141 mi south-southeast | 16,400 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 Arbela
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 56 tornadoes within 25 miles of Arbela, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on January 24, 1967, which passed about 18 miles northwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 10, 2025, which touched down about 16 miles east of town.
Hail: 240 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 22 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 13, 2024.
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 Arbela'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.
Arbela radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Arbela, MO?
KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 109 miles northeast. KDMX (Des Moines, IA) is 125 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Arbela?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Arbela the lowest scan from KDVN is about 11,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Arbela 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 Arbela, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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