Fremont, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fremont, Carter County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fremont?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 91 days in the Carter forecast zone and Carter County — the most common reported hazard around Fremont, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (60 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 91 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 60 | Apr 2026 | Jun 21, 2019 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 40 | Jan 2026 | Feb 11, 2008 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 31 | Sep 2025 | May 1, 2017 · $10 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 30 | Nov 2024 | Mar 9, 2006 · 1 death · $25,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 21 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 6 | Mar 2025 | Sep 14, 2008 · $2.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2013 | Feb 21, 2013 · $100,000 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 Carter forecast zone and Carter County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Fremont?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 124 miles north-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 Fremont | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 124 mi north-northeast | 13,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 125 mi west | 13,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 132 mi east | 14,800 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 Fremont
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 49 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fremont, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and December. The strongest was an F4 on May 21, 1957, which crossed near town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF3 on March 14, 2025, which passed about 2 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 160 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on March 5, 1996.
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 Fremont'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.
Fremont radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fremont, MO?
KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 124 miles north-northeast. KSGF (Springfield, MO) is 125 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fremont?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fremont the lowest scan from KLSX is about 13,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Fremont 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 Fremont, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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