Appleton City, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Appleton City, St. Clair County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Appleton City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 87 days in the St. Clair forecast zone and St. Clair County — the most common reported hazard around Appleton City, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (49 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 87 | Apr 2026 | Jul 5, 2004 · $125,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 49 | Jun 2026 | Jul 25, 2001 · 2 deaths |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 29 | Jan 2026 | Nov 30, 2006 · $1.2 million damage |
| Flooding | 14 | Jun 2026 | May 28, 2026 · $25,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Aug 2012 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Feb 2019 | Jan 30, 2002 · $200,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Feb 2025 | — |
| High winds | 4 | Nov 2005 | — |
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 St. Clair forecast zone and St. Clair County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Appleton City get?
A normal year brings about 9.8 inches of snow to Appleton City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Appleton City weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (3.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.3 | 2.1 | 3.8 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 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 Appleton City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 45 miles north-northwest. 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 Appleton City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 45 mi north-northwest | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 75 mi south-southeast | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 131 mi west-northwest | 14,700 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 Appleton City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 63 tornadoes within 25 miles of Appleton City, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on March 15, 1982, which passed about 18 miles south-southeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 19, 2025, which passed about 17 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 288 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 34 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on May 27, 2017.
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 Appleton City'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.
Appleton City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Appleton City, MO?
KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 45 miles north-northwest. KSGF (Springfield, MO) is 75 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Appleton City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Appleton City the lowest scan from KEAX is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Appleton City 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 Appleton City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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