Missouri Valley, IA Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Missouri Valley, Harrison County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Missouri Valley?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 97 days in the Harrison forecast zone and Harrison County — the most common reported hazard around Missouri Valley, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (58 days) and extreme cold & wind chill (49 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 97 | May 2026 | Aug 4, 1996 · $350,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 58 | Feb 2026 | Oct 25, 1997 · $900,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 49 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 24 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 20 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 19 | Jul 2024 | Jun 21, 1996 · $32 million damage |
| Blizzards | 14 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Jun 2024 | May 5, 2007 · $15 million 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 Harrison forecast zone and Harrison County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Missouri Valley get?
A normal year brings about 29 inches of snow to Missouri Valley, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Logan weather station 8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 | 2.2 | 6.6 | 7.9 | 6.4 | 4.1 | 0.9 | 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 Missouri Valley?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 29 miles 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 Missouri Valley | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 29 mi southwest | 1,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 113 mi east | 11,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFSD Sioux Falls, SD | 146 mi north-northwest | 17,500 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 Missouri Valley
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 114 tornadoes within 25 miles of Missouri Valley, 28 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on May 6, 1975, which passed about 20 miles south-southwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF3 on April 17, 2025, which passed about 10 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 586 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 98 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.75-inch hail on June 3, 2014.
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 Missouri Valley'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.
Missouri Valley radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Missouri Valley, IA?
KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 29 miles southwest. KDMX (Des Moines, IA) is 113 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Missouri Valley?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Missouri Valley the lowest scan from KOAX is about 1,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Missouri Valley 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 Missouri Valley, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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