Avondale, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Avondale, Clay County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Avondale?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 123 days in the Clay forecast zone and Clay County — the most common reported hazard around Avondale, mostly in June and May. Next come flooding (51 days) and flash flooding (42 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 123 | May 2026 | Aug 19, 2000 · $800,000 damage |
| Flooding | 51 | May 2022 | May 6, 2007 · $750,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 42 | May 2020 | Oct 4, 1998 · $4.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Jan 2026 | Dec 21, 2013 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 22 | Aug 2023 | Jul 26, 2003 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Jan 2020 | Jan 30, 2002 · $22,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2025 | — |
| High winds | 6 | Dec 2021 | Jun 2, 2008 · $4,000 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 Clay forecast zone and Clay County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Avondale get?
A normal year brings about 11 inches of snow to Avondale, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Kansas City Downtown Ap weather station 3.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (3.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 0.1 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.2 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 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 Avondale?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 28 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 Avondale | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 28 mi south-southeast | 1,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 91 mi west | 8,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 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 Avondale
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 138 tornadoes within 25 miles of Avondale, 40 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F5 on May 20, 1957, which passed about 14 miles south-southeast of town and caused 44 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 3, 2025, which touched down about 8 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 1,488 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 156 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.50-inch hail on September 18, 2010.
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 Avondale'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.
Avondale radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Avondale, MO?
KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 28 miles south-southeast. KTWX (Topeka, KS) is 91 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Avondale?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Avondale the lowest scan from KEAX is about 1,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Avondale 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 Avondale, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.