Eminence, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Eminence, Shannon County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Eminence?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 93 days in the Shannon forecast zone and Shannon County — the most common reported hazard around Eminence, mostly in May and July. Next come flash flooding (53 days) and flooding (46 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 93 | Mar 2026 | Aug 7, 2011 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 53 | Jun 2025 | Jul 5, 2011 · 1 death · $2,000 damage |
| Flooding | 46 | Mar 2026 | Jul 29, 1998 · $146,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Jan 2026 | Jan 1, 1999 · $150,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Aug 2012 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Jan 2019 | Feb 21, 2001 · $5,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Feb 2025 | — |
| High winds | 2 | Sep 2008 | — |
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 Shannon forecast zone and Shannon County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Eminence get?
A normal year brings about 6.0 inches of snow to Eminence, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Eminence 1 N weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (2.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 2.3 | 1.9 | 1.3 | 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 Eminence?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 113 miles west. 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 Eminence | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 113 mi west | 11,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 113 mi north-northeast | 11,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 143 mi east | 16,800 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 Eminence
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 41 tornadoes within 25 miles of Eminence, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on May 21, 1957, which passed about 17 miles southeast of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 20, 2025, which touched down about 19 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 175 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 23 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 27, 2017.
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 Eminence'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.
Eminence radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Eminence, MO?
KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 113 miles west. KLSX (St. Louis, MO) is 113 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Eminence?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Eminence the lowest scan from KSGF is about 11,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Eminence 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 Eminence, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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