Cairo, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cairo, Randolph County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cairo?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 60 days in the Randolph forecast zone and Randolph County — the most common reported hazard around Cairo, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (25 days) and excessive heat (15 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 60 | Jul 2025 | Mar 1, 2007 · $750,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 25 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 15 | Aug 2023 | Jul 14, 2003 · 2 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Jun 2020 | Sep 15, 2004 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2019 | Jan 30, 2002 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 2 | Nov 2019 | Mar 31, 2008 · $8,000 damage |
| 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 Randolph forecast zone and Randolph County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Cairo get?
A normal year brings about 15 inches of snow to Cairo, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Moberly weather station 6.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.7 | 4.0 | 5.6 | 3.2 | 1.3 | 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 Cairo?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 109 miles west-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 Cairo | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 109 mi west-southwest | 11,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 110 mi east-southeast | 11,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 166 mi south-southwest | 21,400 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 Cairo
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 54 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cairo, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 23, 1975, which passed about 11 miles north of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on October 30, 2024, which passed about 19 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 203 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 25 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on July 5, 1969.
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 Cairo'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.
Cairo radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cairo, MO?
KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 109 miles west-southwest. KLSX (St. Louis, MO) is 110 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cairo?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cairo the lowest scan from KEAX is about 11,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Cairo 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 Cairo, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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