Elmer, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Elmer, Macon County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Elmer?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 63 days in the Macon forecast zone and Macon County — the most common reported hazard around Elmer, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (26 days) and flash flooding (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 63 | Aug 2025 | Aug 10, 2006 · $40,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 26 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 25 | Jul 2021 | — |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Aug 2023 | Aug 6, 2007 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Feb 2019 | Jan 30, 2002 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 5 | Jul 2020 | — |
| 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 Macon forecast zone and Macon County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Elmer?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 117 miles 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 Elmer | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 117 mi southwest | 12,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 135 mi north-northwest | 15,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 136 mi southeast | 15,600 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 Elmer
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 43 tornadoes within 25 miles of Elmer, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 23, 1975, which passed about 19 miles south of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on August 11, 2023, which touched down about 18 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 190 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 23 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 23, 1975.
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 Elmer'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.
Elmer radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Elmer, MO?
KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 117 miles southwest. KDMX (Des Moines, IA) is 135 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Elmer?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Elmer the lowest scan from KEAX is about 12,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Elmer 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 Elmer, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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