Amazonia, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Amazonia, Andrew County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Amazonia?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 58 days in the Andrew forecast zone and Andrew County — the most common reported hazard around Amazonia, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (31 days) and flooding (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 58 | May 2026 | Jun 11, 2015 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Jan 2023 | Apr 10, 1997 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 16 | Sep 2019 | Mar 13, 2019 · $200,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 15 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Flash flooding | 12 | Jun 2021 | Jul 16, 2004 · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Jan 2017 | Dec 10, 2007 · $500,000 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 Andrew forecast zone and Andrew County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Amazonia get?
A normal year brings about 21 inches of snow to Amazonia, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Troy 3N weather station 11.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (5.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 1.3 | 5.0 | 5.5 | 5.9 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Amazonia?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 82 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 Amazonia | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 82 mi south-southeast | 7,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 94 mi southwest | 8,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 126 mi northwest | 13,700 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 Amazonia
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 94 tornadoes within 25 miles of Amazonia, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on April 10, 1965, which passed about 17 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 19, 2025, which passed about 15 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 328 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 38 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on September 21, 1993.
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 Amazonia'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.
Amazonia radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Amazonia, MO?
KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 82 miles south-southeast. KTWX (Topeka, KS) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Amazonia?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Amazonia the lowest scan from KEAX is about 7,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Amazonia 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 Amazonia, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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