Arrow Rock, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Arrow Rock, Saline County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Arrow Rock?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 111 days in the Saline forecast zone and Saline County — the most common reported hazard around Arrow Rock, mostly in May and June. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (44 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 111 | Jun 2019 | Apr 22, 1999 · $500,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 44 | Sep 2025 | Jun 6, 1999 · $25,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 25 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Jun 2021 | Aug 4, 2004 · $300,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 15 | Aug 2023 | Jul 4, 2003 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Feb 2019 | Jan 30, 2002 · $400,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 2 | 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 Saline forecast zone and Saline County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Arrow Rock get?
A normal year brings about 10 inches of snow to Arrow Rock, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the New Franklin 1W weather station 10.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (3.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 2.4 | 2.9 | 3.7 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 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 Arrow Rock?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 73 miles west-southwest. 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 Arrow Rock | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 73 mi west-southwest | 6,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 124 mi east | 13,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 129 mi south | 14,300 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 Arrow Rock
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 55 tornadoes within 25 miles of Arrow Rock, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on March 12, 2006, which passed about 5 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF2 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 11 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 222 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 21 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on July 5, 1969.
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 Arrow 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.
Arrow Rock radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Arrow Rock, MO?
KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 73 miles west-southwest. KLSX (St. Louis, MO) is 124 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Arrow Rock?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Arrow Rock the lowest scan from KEAX is about 6,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Arrow 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 Arrow Rock, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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