Bethany, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bethany, Harrison County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bethany?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 59 days in the Harrison forecast zone and Harrison County — the most common reported hazard around Bethany, mostly in June and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (37 days) and excessive heat (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 59 | May 2026 | Aug 16, 1997 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 37 | Feb 2025 | Jan 10, 2020 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Aug 2023 | Jul 18, 1999 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 12 | Jun 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Jan 2017 | Dec 10, 2007 · $25,000 damage |
| High winds | 4 | Dec 2021 | — |
| Blizzards | 4 | 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 Harrison forecast zone and Harrison County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bethany get?
A normal year brings about 21 inches of snow to Bethany, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bethany weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually December (5.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.3 | 5.6 | 5.4 | 5.2 | 3.3 | 0.3 | 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 Bethany?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 102 miles south. 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 Bethany | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 102 mi south | 9,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 102 mi north | 10,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 142 mi west-northwest | 16,700 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 Bethany
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 79 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bethany, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on June 7, 1984, which passed about 10 miles north of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 27, 2024, which passed about 11 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 314 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 54 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on May 10, 2014.
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 Bethany'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.
Bethany radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bethany, MO?
KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 102 miles south. KDMX (Des Moines, IA) is 102 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bethany?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bethany the lowest scan from KEAX is about 9,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Bethany 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 Bethany, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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