Dalton, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Dalton, Chariton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Dalton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 98 days in the Chariton forecast zone and Chariton County — the most common reported hazard around Dalton, mostly in May and April. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (42 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 98 | Jun 2020 | Jul 25, 2008 · $250,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 42 | Jun 2025 | Jun 13, 2000 · $20,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 27 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 16 | Aug 2023 | Jul 14, 2000 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 12 | Jun 2017 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2019 | Jan 30, 2002 · $200,000 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 Chariton forecast zone and Chariton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Dalton get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Dalton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Brunswick weather station 7.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (4.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 2.1 | 4.0 | 4.9 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 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 Dalton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 79 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 Dalton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 79 mi west-southwest | 6,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 133 mi east-southeast | 15,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 151 mi south | 18,400 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 Dalton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 44 tornadoes within 25 miles of Dalton, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and March. The strongest was an F4 on April 21, 1967, which passed about 23 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 7, 2024, which passed about 21 miles east of town.
Hail: 182 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 26 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 Dalton'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.
Dalton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Dalton, MO?
KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 79 miles west-southwest. KLSX (St. Louis, MO) is 133 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Dalton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Dalton the lowest scan from KEAX is about 6,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Dalton 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 Dalton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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