Ashland, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ashland, Boone County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ashland?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 135 days in the Boone forecast zone and Boone County — the most common reported hazard around Ashland, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (71 days) and excessive heat (56 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 135 | Jun 2026 | Jun 25, 2024 · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 71 | Jun 2026 | Mar 26, 2004 · $500,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 56 | Aug 2023 | Jul 18, 1999 · 2 deaths |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 43 | Jan 2025 | Dec 1, 2006 · $539,000 damage |
| Flooding | 16 | Jun 2026 | Sep 13, 2008 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 14 | Jun 2018 | Jun 17, 2009 · 1 death |
| High winds | 7 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2019 | Jan 12, 2007 · $653,000 damage |
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 Boone forecast zone and Boone County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Ashland get?
A normal year brings about 17 inches of snow to Ashland, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Columbia Rgnl Ap weather station 1.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.8 | 3.4 | 6.0 | 4.6 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 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 Ashland?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 84 miles east. 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 Ashland | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 84 mi east | 7,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 109 mi west | 11,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 126 mi south-southwest | 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 Ashland
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 81 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ashland, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an EF3 on May 22, 2019, which passed about 17 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF2 on April 20, 2025, which touched down about 8 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 428 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 37 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on June 8, 1982.
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 Ashland'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.
Ashland radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ashland, MO?
KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 84 miles east. KEAX (Kansas City, MO) is 109 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ashland?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ashland the lowest scan from KLSX is about 7,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Ashland 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 Ashland, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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