Bucklin, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bucklin, Linn County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bucklin?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 56 days in the Linn forecast zone and Linn County — the most common reported hazard around Bucklin, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (26 days) and excessive heat (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 56 | May 2026 | Feb 28, 2012 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 26 | Jan 2026 | Jan 30, 2002 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Jul 2015 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Feb 2019 | Dec 10, 2007 · $5,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Jun 2020 | — |
| Blizzards | 2 | 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 Linn forecast zone and Linn County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bucklin get?
A normal year brings about 19 inches of snow to Bucklin, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Brookfield weather station 9.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (5.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.2 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 5.9 | 2.5 | 0.2 | 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 Bucklin?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 100 miles southwest. 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 Bucklin | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 100 mi southwest | 9,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 140 mi east-southeast | 16,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 141 mi north-northwest | 16,500 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 Bucklin
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 44 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bucklin, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 23, 1975, which passed about 14 miles east-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on April 27, 2024, which touched down about 12 miles west of town.
Hail: 172 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 27 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 6.00-inch hail on May 24, 2004.
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 Bucklin'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.
Bucklin radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bucklin, MO?
KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 100 miles southwest. KLSX (St. Louis, MO) is 140 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bucklin?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bucklin the lowest scan from KEAX is about 9,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Bucklin 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 Bucklin, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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