Callao, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Callao, Macon County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Callao?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 63 days in the Macon forecast zone and Macon County — the most common reported hazard around Callao, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (26 days) and flash flooding (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 63 | Aug 2025 | Aug 10, 2006 · $40,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 26 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 25 | Jul 2021 | — |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Aug 2023 | Aug 6, 2007 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Feb 2019 | Jan 30, 2002 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 5 | Jul 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 Macon forecast zone and Macon County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Callao?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 110 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 Callao | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 110 mi southwest | 11,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 127 mi southeast | 14,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 148 mi north-northwest | 17,700 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 Callao
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 48 tornadoes within 25 miles of Callao, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 23, 1975, which passed about 6 miles south of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on May 6, 2023, which passed about 15 miles west of town.
Hail: 184 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 25 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 23, 1975.
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 Callao'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.
Callao radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Callao, MO?
KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 110 miles southwest. KLSX (St. Louis, MO) is 127 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Callao?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Callao the lowest scan from KEAX is about 11,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Callao 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 Callao, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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