Gilliam, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Gilliam, Saline County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Gilliam?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 111 days in the Saline forecast zone and Saline County — the most common reported hazard around Gilliam, mostly in May and June. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (44 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 111 | Jun 2019 | Apr 22, 1999 · $500,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 44 | Sep 2025 | Jun 6, 1999 · $25,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 25 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Jun 2021 | Aug 4, 2004 · $300,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 15 | Aug 2023 | Jul 4, 2003 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Feb 2019 | Jan 30, 2002 · $400,000 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 Saline forecast zone and Saline County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Gilliam get?
A normal year brings about 8.1 inches of snow to Gilliam, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Marshall weather station 13.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.3 | 1.6 | 3.0 | 2.2 | 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 Gilliam?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 74 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 Gilliam | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 74 mi west-southwest | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 130 mi east-southeast | 14,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 140 mi south | 16,200 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 Gilliam
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 41 tornadoes within 25 miles of Gilliam, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and March. The strongest was an F4 on May 4, 1977, which passed about 15 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF2 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 22 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 212 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 23 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 Gilliam'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.
Gilliam radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Gilliam, MO?
KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 74 miles west-southwest. KLSX (St. Louis, MO) is 130 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Gilliam?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Gilliam the lowest scan from KEAX is about 6,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Gilliam 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 Gilliam, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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