Chilhowee, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Chilhowee, Johnson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Chilhowee?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 112 days in the Johnson forecast zone and Johnson County — the most common reported hazard around Chilhowee, mostly in June and May. Next come flooding (93 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 112 | Sep 2025 | Nov 9, 1998 · $60,000 damage |
| Flooding | 93 | Jul 2020 | Jun 28, 1999 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 27 | Jul 2020 | — |
| Excessive heat | 16 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Jan 2020 | Jan 30, 2002 · $200,000 damage |
| High winds | 4 | Nov 2019 | May 10, 1999 · $20,000 damage |
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 Johnson forecast zone and Johnson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Chilhowee get?
A normal year brings about 11 inches of snow to Chilhowee, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Clinton weather station 14.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.3 | 2.0 | 4.6 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 0.1 | 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 Chilhowee?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 27 miles 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 Chilhowee | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 27 mi northwest | 1,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 97 mi south-southeast | 9,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 131 mi west-northwest | 14,600 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 Chilhowee
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 71 tornadoes within 25 miles of Chilhowee, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 19, 1973, which passed about 18 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 11, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 356 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 31 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on July 17, 2023.
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 Chilhowee'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.
Chilhowee radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Chilhowee, MO?
KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 27 miles northwest. KSGF (Springfield, MO) is 97 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Chilhowee?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Chilhowee the lowest scan from KEAX is about 1,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Chilhowee 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 Chilhowee, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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