Brashear, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Brashear, Adair County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Brashear?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 64 days in the Adair forecast zone and Adair County — the most common reported hazard around Brashear, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (33 days) and flash flooding (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 64 | May 2026 | Jun 18, 1998 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Nov 2025 | Apr 10, 1997 · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Aug 2023 | May 11, 2002 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 14 | Apr 2019 | Jul 25, 2008 · $550,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2019 | Dec 10, 2007 · $5,000 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 Adair forecast zone and Adair County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Brashear get?
A normal year brings about 19 inches of snow to Brashear, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Kirksville weather station 11.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.3 | 4.0 | 6.0 | 4.6 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 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 Brashear?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 130 miles north-northwest. 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 Brashear | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 130 mi north-northwest | 14,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 135 mi southeast | 15,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 137 mi southwest | 15,600 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 Brashear
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 43 tornadoes within 25 miles of Brashear, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 20, 1973, which passed about 12 miles south-southwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on August 9, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 197 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on June 30, 1993.
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 Brashear'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.
Brashear radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Brashear, MO?
KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 130 miles north-northwest. KLSX (St. Louis, MO) is 135 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Brashear?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Brashear the lowest scan from KDMX is about 14,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Brashear 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 Brashear, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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