Gallatin, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Gallatin, Daviess County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Gallatin?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 69 days in the Daviess forecast zone and Daviess County — the most common reported hazard around Gallatin, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (35 days) and flooding (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 69 | May 2026 | Apr 2, 2010 · $45,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 35 | Jan 2023 | Apr 10, 1997 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 26 | Jun 2021 | May 6, 2007 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 17 | Jun 2021 | Jun 24, 2008 · $15,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Feb 2019 | Dec 10, 2007 · $250,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 3 | 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 Daviess forecast zone and Daviess County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Gallatin get?
A normal year brings about 20 inches of snow to Gallatin, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Gallatin 1W weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (6.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.0 | 4.9 | 6.2 | 5.6 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 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 Gallatin?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 78 miles south-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 Gallatin | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 78 mi south-southwest | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 126 mi north | 13,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 136 mi west-southwest | 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 Gallatin
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 70 tornadoes within 25 miles of Gallatin, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on May 29, 2004, which passed about 13 miles west-northwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 6, 2023, which touched down about 21 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 384 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 67 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on September 10, 1984.
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 Gallatin'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.
Gallatin radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Gallatin, MO?
KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 78 miles south-southwest. KDMX (Des Moines, IA) is 126 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Gallatin?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Gallatin the lowest scan from KEAX is about 6,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Gallatin 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 Gallatin, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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