Arcola, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Arcola, Dade County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Arcola?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 89 days in the Dade forecast zone and Dade County — the most common reported hazard around Arcola, mostly in May and July. Next come flash flooding (44 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 89 | Oct 2025 | May 8, 2009 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 44 | Apr 2026 | May 5, 2022 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 30 | Jan 2026 | Jan 1, 2021 · $35,000 damage |
| Flooding | 13 | Apr 2026 | May 8, 2002 · $1.5 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Aug 2012 | Jul 17, 2001 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Feb 2019 | Jan 12, 2007 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Feb 2025 | — |
| High winds | 4 | Apr 2011 | Apr 3, 2011 · $2,000 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 Dade forecast zone and Dade County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Arcola get?
A normal year brings about 6.9 inches of snow to Arcola, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Stockton Dam weather station 11.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 3.9 | 1.0 | 1.4 | 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 Arcola?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 34 miles 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 Arcola | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 34 mi southeast | 2,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 90 mi north-northwest | 8,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 133 mi southwest | 15,000 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 Arcola
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 91 tornadoes within 25 miles of Arcola, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on May 4, 2003, which passed about 8 miles north of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 20, 2025, which passed about 15 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 321 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 34 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on April 15, 2023.
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 Arcola'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.
Arcola radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Arcola, MO?
KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 34 miles southeast. KEAX (Kansas City, MO) is 90 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Arcola?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Arcola the lowest scan from KSGF is about 2,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Arcola 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 Arcola, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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