Arkansaw, WI Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Arkansaw, Pepin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Arkansaw?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 74 days in the Pepin forecast zone and Pepin County — the most common reported hazard around Arkansaw, mostly in December and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (35 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (12 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 74 | Apr 2026 | Dec 10, 2010 · $500,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 35 | Aug 2025 | May 19, 1996 · $4.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 12 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Aug 2025 | Aug 14, 2009 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Mar 2019 | Apr 1, 2001 · $10 million damage |
| Blizzards | 4 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Jan 1998 | — |
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 Pepin forecast zone and Pepin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Arkansaw?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 70 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 Arkansaw | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARX La Crosse, WI | 70 mi southeast | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMPX Minneapolis, MN | 77 mi west-northwest | 6,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDLH Duluth, MN | 152 mi north | 18,700 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 Arkansaw
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 59 tornadoes within 25 miles of Arkansaw, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and July. The strongest was an F5 on June 4, 1958, which passed about 22 miles north-northwest of town and caused 21 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 25, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 204 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 3, 1973.
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 Arkansaw'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.
Arkansaw radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Arkansaw, WI?
KARX (La Crosse, WI), about 70 miles southeast. KMPX (Minneapolis, MN) is 77 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Arkansaw?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Arkansaw the lowest scan from KARX is about 5,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Arkansaw 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 Arkansaw, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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