Downing, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Downing, Schuyler County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Downing?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 33 days in the Schuyler forecast zone and Schuyler County — the most common reported hazard around Downing, mostly in February and January. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (22 days) and excessive heat (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Nov 2025 | Apr 10, 1997 · $2.3 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 22 | Jun 2025 | Aug 1, 2004 · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Flash flooding | 12 | Jul 2015 | May 12, 2010 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2019 | Dec 10, 2007 · $5,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 3 | Nov 2018 | — |
| High winds | 1 | Dec 2021 | — |
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 Schuyler forecast zone and Schuyler County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Downing get?
A normal year brings about 23 inches of snow to Downing, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Downing weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually February (7.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 7.0 | 3.0 | 0.9 | 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 Downing?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 111 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 Downing | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 111 mi northwest | 11,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 121 mi northeast | 13,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 153 mi southeast | 18,700 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 Downing
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 59 tornadoes within 25 miles of Downing, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on January 24, 1967, which passed about 3 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on November 5, 2024, which touched down about 22 miles north of town.
Hail: 243 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 21 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on June 13, 2024.
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 Downing'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.
Downing radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Downing, MO?
KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 111 miles northwest. KDVN (Quad Cities, IA) is 121 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Downing?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Downing the lowest scan from KDMX is about 11,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Downing 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 Downing, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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