Altamont, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Altamont, Daviess County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Altamont?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 69 days in the Daviess forecast zone and Daviess County — the most common reported hazard around Altamont, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (35 days) and flooding (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 69 | May 2026 | Apr 2, 2010 · $45,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 35 | Jan 2023 | Apr 10, 1997 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 26 | Jun 2021 | May 6, 2007 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 17 | Jun 2021 | Jun 24, 2008 · $15,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Feb 2019 | Dec 10, 2007 · $250,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 3 | 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 Daviess forecast zone and Daviess County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Altamont get?
A normal year brings about 20 inches of snow to Altamont, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Gallatin 1W weather station 6.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.0 | 4.9 | 6.2 | 5.6 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 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 Altamont?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 75 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 Altamont | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 75 mi south | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 129 mi north | 14,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 130 mi west-southwest | 14,400 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 Altamont
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 71 tornadoes within 25 miles of Altamont, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on May 29, 2004, which passed about 7 miles west-northwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on October 24, 2021, which passed about 17 miles south of town.
Hail: 315 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 52 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 Altamont'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.
Altamont radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Altamont, MO?
KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 75 miles south. KDMX (Des Moines, IA) is 129 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Altamont?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Altamont the lowest scan from KEAX is about 6,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Altamont 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 Altamont, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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