Agency, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Agency, Buchanan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Agency?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 100 days in the Buchanan forecast zone and Buchanan County — the most common reported hazard around Agency, mostly in June and July. Next come flooding (90 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 100 | May 2026 | Jul 26, 2000 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 90 | Jun 2019 | May 6, 2007 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 27 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Jul 2022 | Oct 4, 1998 · 1 death · $500,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 16 | Aug 2023 | Jul 18, 1999 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2025 | — |
| High winds | 6 | Mar 2023 | — |
| Blizzards | 6 | Jan 2025 | — |
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 Buchanan forecast zone and Buchanan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Agency?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 64 miles south-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 Agency | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 64 mi south-southeast | 5,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 91 mi west-southwest | 8,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 143 mi northwest | 16,800 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 Agency
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 95 tornadoes within 25 miles of Agency, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on April 12, 1964, which passed about 20 miles south-southwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on May 19, 2025, which passed about 2 miles north of town.
Hail: 454 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 42 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on August 19, 2011.
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 Agency'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.
Agency radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Agency, MO?
KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 64 miles south-southeast. KTWX (Topeka, KS) is 91 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Agency?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Agency the lowest scan from KEAX is about 5,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Agency 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 Agency, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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