Chamois, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Chamois, Osage County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Chamois?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 52 days in the Osage forecast zone and Osage County — the most common reported hazard around Chamois, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (48 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (38 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 52 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 48 | May 2024 | Feb 27, 2011 · $18,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 38 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 29 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Flooding | 11 | May 2017 | May 8, 2007 · $30,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2022 | Feb 21, 2008 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2024 | — |
| High winds | 3 | Mar 2002 | — |
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 Osage forecast zone and Osage County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Chamois?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 59 miles east. 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 Chamois | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 59 mi east | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 133 mi southwest | 15,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 135 mi west | 15,300 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 Chamois
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 60 tornadoes within 25 miles of Chamois, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF3 on May 22, 2019, which passed about 19 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF2 on April 20, 2025, which touched down about 19 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 277 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 33 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on April 22, 2011.
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 Chamois'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.
Chamois radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Chamois, MO?
KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 59 miles east. KSGF (Springfield, MO) is 133 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Chamois?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Chamois the lowest scan from KLSX is about 4,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Chamois 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 Chamois, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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