Barnard, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Barnard, Nodaway County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Barnard?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 72 days in the Nodaway forecast zone and Nodaway County — the most common reported hazard around Barnard, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (31 days) and flooding (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 72 | May 2026 | Aug 18, 2011 · $1.1 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Feb 2025 | Apr 10, 1997 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 25 | Jun 2017 | Jun 5, 2008 · $260,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 20 | Jul 2020 | — |
| Excessive heat | 15 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Jan 2017 | Dec 10, 2007 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 6 | Mar 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 · $100,000 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 Nodaway forecast zone and Nodaway County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Barnard get?
A normal year brings about 19 inches of snow to Barnard, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Conception weather station 8.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.4 | 3.8 | 5.8 | 5.1 | 2.1 | 1.1 | 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 Barnard?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 99 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 Barnard | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 99 mi south-southeast | 9,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 111 mi southwest | 11,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 113 mi northwest | 11,600 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 Barnard
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 84 tornadoes within 25 miles of Barnard, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on October 8, 1958, which passed about 20 miles north-northeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 27, 2024, which passed about 23 miles east-northeast 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 5.00-inch hail on June 20, 1964.
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 Barnard'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.
Barnard radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Barnard, MO?
KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 99 miles south-southeast. KTWX (Topeka, KS) is 111 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Barnard?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Barnard the lowest scan from KEAX is about 9,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Barnard 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 Barnard, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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