Connelsville, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Connelsville, Adair County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Connelsville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 64 days in the Adair forecast zone and Adair County — the most common reported hazard around Connelsville, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (33 days) and flash flooding (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 64 | May 2026 | Jun 18, 1998 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Nov 2025 | Apr 10, 1997 · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Aug 2023 | May 11, 2002 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 14 | Apr 2019 | Jul 25, 2008 · $550,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2019 | Dec 10, 2007 · $5,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 4 | 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 Adair forecast zone and Adair County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Connelsville get?
A normal year brings about 19 inches of snow to Connelsville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Kirksville weather station 8.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.3 | 4.0 | 6.0 | 4.6 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 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 Connelsville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 114 miles north-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 Connelsville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 114 mi north-northwest | 11,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 131 mi southwest | 14,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 144 mi northeast | 17,000 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 Connelsville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 40 tornadoes within 25 miles of Connelsville, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on January 24, 1967, which passed about 12 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 11, 2023, which touched down about 22 miles southwest 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 July 27, 2008.
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 Connelsville'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.
Connelsville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Connelsville, MO?
KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 114 miles north-northwest. KEAX (Kansas City, MO) is 131 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Connelsville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Connelsville the lowest scan from KDMX is about 11,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Connelsville 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 Connelsville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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