Drexel, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Drexel, Cass County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Drexel?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 115 days in the Cass forecast zone and Cass County — the most common reported hazard around Drexel, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (41 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 115 | Apr 2026 | Aug 21, 2003 · 1 death · $150,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 41 | Jun 2021 | May 19, 2004 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 18 | Aug 2023 | Jul 18, 1999 · 2 deaths |
| Flooding | 14 | Jul 2020 | Jun 28, 1999 · $25,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Jan 2020 | Jan 30, 2002 · $6.7 million damage |
| High winds | 7 | Mar 2023 | Mar 8, 2000 · $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 Cass forecast zone and Cass County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Drexel?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 28 miles northeast. 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 Drexel | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 28 mi northeast | 1,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 94 mi west-northwest | 8,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 109 mi southeast | 11,000 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 Drexel
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 80 tornadoes within 25 miles of Drexel, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F5 on May 20, 1957, which passed about 22 miles north-northwest of town and caused 44 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 27, 2024, which passed about 23 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 495 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 42 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 Drexel'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.
Drexel radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Drexel, MO?
KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 28 miles northeast. KTWX (Topeka, KS) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Drexel?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Drexel the lowest scan from KEAX is about 1,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Drexel 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 Drexel, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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