Gibbs, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Gibbs, Adair County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Gibbs?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 64 days in the Adair forecast zone and Adair County — the most common reported hazard around Gibbs, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (33 days) and flash flooding (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 64 | May 2026 | Jun 18, 1998 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Nov 2025 | Apr 10, 1997 · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Aug 2023 | May 11, 2002 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 14 | Apr 2019 | Jul 25, 2008 · $550,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2019 | Dec 10, 2007 · $5,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 4 | 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 Adair forecast zone and Adair County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Gibbs get?
A normal year brings about 19 inches of snow to Gibbs, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Kirksville weather station 11.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.3 | 4.0 | 6.0 | 4.6 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 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 Gibbs?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 132 miles north-northwest. 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 Gibbs | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 132 mi north-northwest | 14,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 133 mi southwest | 14,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 134 mi southeast | 15,100 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 Gibbs
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 42 tornadoes within 25 miles of Gibbs, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 20, 1973, which passed about 8 miles south of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on August 9, 2025, which touched down about 19 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 183 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on June 30, 1993.
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 Gibbs'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.
Gibbs radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Gibbs, MO?
KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 132 miles north-northwest. KEAX (Kansas City, MO) is 133 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Gibbs?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Gibbs the lowest scan from KDMX is about 14,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Gibbs 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 Gibbs, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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