Avalon, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Avalon, Livingston County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Avalon?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 60 days in the Livingston forecast zone and Livingston County — the most common reported hazard around Avalon, mostly in April and June. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (56 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 60 | May 2019 | May 7, 2007 · $750,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 56 | May 2026 | Sep 7, 2001 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 27 | Jan 2026 | Jan 30, 2002 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Aug 2023 | Sep 1, 2000 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Oct 2018 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Feb 2019 | Dec 10, 2007 · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 2 | 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 Livingston forecast zone and Livingston County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Avalon get?
A normal year brings about 14 inches of snow to Avalon, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Sumner 3 Sw weather station 8.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 3.2 | 1.4 | 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 Avalon?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 73 miles southwest. 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 Avalon | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 73 mi southwest | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 144 mi north | 17,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 156 mi west-southwest | 19,400 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 Avalon
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 44 tornadoes within 25 miles of Avalon, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 23, 1975, which passed about 19 miles west-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on April 27, 2024, which touched down about 19 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 217 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 36 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 6.00-inch hail on May 24, 2004.
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 Avalon'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.
Avalon radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Avalon, MO?
KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 73 miles southwest. KDMX (Des Moines, IA) is 144 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Avalon?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Avalon the lowest scan from KEAX is about 6,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Avalon 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 Avalon, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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