Blythedale, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Blythedale, Harrison County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Blythedale?
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 Blythedale, 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 Blythedale get?
A normal year brings about 27 inches of snow to Blythedale, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lamoni weather station 10.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 1.9 | 4.9 | 7.3 | 6.3 | 4.7 | 1.3 | 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 Blythedale?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 87 miles north. 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 Blythedale | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 87 mi north | 7,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 116 mi south | 12,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 140 mi west-northwest | 16,300 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 Blythedale
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 76 tornadoes within 25 miles of Blythedale, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on June 7, 1984, which crossed near town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 27, 2024, which passed about 17 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 280 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 43 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 4, 2005.
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 Blythedale'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.
Blythedale radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Blythedale, MO?
KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 87 miles north. KEAX (Kansas City, MO) is 116 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Blythedale?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Blythedale the lowest scan from KDMX is about 7,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Blythedale 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 Blythedale, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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