Lake Arrowhead, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lake Arrowhead, Clinton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lake Arrowhead?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 72 days in the Clinton forecast zone and Clinton County — the most common reported hazard around Lake Arrowhead, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (32 days) and excessive heat (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 72 | May 2026 | Jun 2, 2018 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Jan 2026 | Jan 30, 2002 · $200,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 16 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Jul 2015 | Aug 16, 2009 · $1,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 9 | Jun 2021 | Jun 26, 2021 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2019 | Dec 10, 2007 · $5,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 4 | 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 Clinton forecast zone and Clinton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lake Arrowhead get?
A normal year brings about 19 inches of snow to Lake Arrowhead, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Kearney 3E weather station 8.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (6.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 0.9 | 4.6 | 5.0 | 6.5 | 2.0 | 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 Lake Arrowhead?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 47 miles south. 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 Lake Arrowhead | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 47 mi south | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 108 mi west-southwest | 10,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 158 mi north | 19,800 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 Lake Arrowhead
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 103 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lake Arrowhead, 31 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on May 4, 2003, which passed about 19 miles south-southwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 6, 2024, which passed about 15 miles west of town.
Hail: 623 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 79 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on September 10, 1984.
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 Lake Arrowhead'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.
Lake Arrowhead radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lake Arrowhead, MO?
KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 47 miles south. KTWX (Topeka, KS) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lake Arrowhead?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lake Arrowhead the lowest scan from KEAX is about 3,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lake Arrowhead 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 Lake Arrowhead, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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