Gerster, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Gerster, St. Clair County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Gerster?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 87 days in the St. Clair forecast zone and St. Clair County — the most common reported hazard around Gerster, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (49 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 87 | Apr 2026 | Jul 5, 2004 · $125,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 49 | Jun 2026 | Jul 25, 2001 · 2 deaths |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 29 | Jan 2026 | Nov 30, 2006 · $1.2 million damage |
| Flooding | 14 | Jun 2026 | May 28, 2026 · $25,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Aug 2012 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Feb 2019 | Jan 30, 2002 · $200,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Feb 2025 | — |
| High winds | 4 | Nov 2005 | — |
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 St. Clair forecast zone and St. Clair County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Gerster get?
A normal year brings about 10 inches of snow to Gerster, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Osceola weather station 9.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 3.1 | 4.4 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 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 Gerster?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 51 miles south. 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 Gerster | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 51 mi south | 3,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 70 mi north-northwest | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 161 mi west-northwest | 20,300 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 Gerster
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 74 tornadoes within 25 miles of Gerster, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and March. The strongest was an F3 on May 4, 2003, which passed about 17 miles south of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 19, 2025, which passed about 14 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 343 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 28 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on April 21, 2022.
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 Gerster'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.
Gerster radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Gerster, MO?
KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 51 miles south. KEAX (Kansas City, MO) is 70 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Gerster?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Gerster the lowest scan from KSGF is about 3,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Gerster 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 Gerster, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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