Annapolis, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Annapolis, Iron County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Annapolis?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 64 days in the Iron forecast zone and Iron County — the most common reported hazard around Annapolis, mostly in May and July. Next come excessive heat (50 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 64 | May 2026 | Sep 14, 2021 · 1 death · $30,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 50 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Feb 2025 | Dec 1, 2006 · $98,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 22 | Apr 2025 | May 12, 2002 · 1 death · $5.5 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 3 | Jan 2013 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Jan 2014 | — |
| High winds | 3 | Feb 2014 | — |
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 Iron forecast zone and Iron County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Annapolis?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 92 miles north. 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 Annapolis | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 92 mi north | 8,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 108 mi east | 10,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 147 mi south-southeast | 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 Annapolis
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 84 tornadoes within 25 miles of Annapolis, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on December 24, 1982, which passed about 25 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 19, 2025, which passed about 23 miles north of town.
Hail: 131 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on April 2, 2006.
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 Annapolis'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.
Annapolis radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Annapolis, MO?
KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 92 miles north. KPAH (Paducah, KY) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Annapolis?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Annapolis the lowest scan from KLSX is about 8,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Annapolis 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 Annapolis, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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