Fayette, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fayette, Howard County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fayette?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 78 days in the Howard forecast zone and Howard County — the most common reported hazard around Fayette, mostly in May and June. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (30 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 78 | Jun 2020 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 30 | Sep 2025 | Jul 9, 2002 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 23 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 15 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Flash flooding | 15 | Jun 2019 | Jun 1, 2019 · $200,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Dec 2022 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2019 | Jan 30, 2002 · $1.0 million 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 Howard forecast zone and Howard County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Fayette get?
A normal year brings about 10 inches of snow to Fayette, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the New Franklin 1W weather station 9.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (3.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 2.4 | 2.9 | 3.7 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 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 Fayette?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 88 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 Fayette | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 88 mi west-southwest | 7,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 112 mi east-southeast | 11,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 138 mi south-southwest | 15,800 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 Fayette
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 61 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fayette, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F3 on March 12, 2006, which passed about 16 miles northeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 20, 2025, which passed about 22 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 363 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 39 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 Fayette'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.
Fayette radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fayette, MO?
KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 88 miles west-southwest. KLSX (St. Louis, MO) is 112 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fayette?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fayette the lowest scan from KEAX is about 7,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Fayette 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 Fayette, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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