Bolckow, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bolckow, Andrew County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bolckow?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 58 days in the Andrew forecast zone and Andrew County — the most common reported hazard around Bolckow, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (31 days) and flooding (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 58 | May 2026 | Jun 11, 2015 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Jan 2023 | Apr 10, 1997 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 16 | Sep 2019 | Mar 13, 2019 · $200,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 15 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Flash flooding | 12 | Jun 2021 | Jul 16, 2004 · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Jan 2017 | Dec 10, 2007 · $500,000 damage |
| 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 Andrew forecast zone and Andrew County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bolckow get?
A normal year brings about 19 inches of snow to Bolckow, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Conception weather station 11.3 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 Bolckow?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 95 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 Bolckow | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 95 mi south-southeast | 8,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 108 mi southwest | 10,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 116 mi northwest | 12,100 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 Bolckow
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 91 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bolckow, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F3 on October 8, 1958, which passed about 23 miles north-northeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 27, 2024, which passed about 24 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 328 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 39 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 Bolckow'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.
Bolckow radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bolckow, MO?
KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 95 miles south-southeast. KTWX (Topeka, KS) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bolckow?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bolckow the lowest scan from KEAX is about 8,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Bolckow 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 Bolckow, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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