Graham, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Graham, Nodaway County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Graham?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 72 days in the Nodaway forecast zone and Nodaway County — the most common reported hazard around Graham, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (31 days) and flooding (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 72 | May 2026 | Aug 18, 2011 · $1.1 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Feb 2025 | Apr 10, 1997 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 25 | Jun 2017 | Jun 5, 2008 · $260,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 20 | Jul 2020 | — |
| Excessive heat | 15 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Jan 2017 | Dec 10, 2007 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 6 | Mar 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 · $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 Nodaway forecast zone and Nodaway County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Graham get?
A normal year brings about 15 inches of snow to Graham, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Maryville 2E weather station 14.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.6 | 2.6 | 5.2 | 4.4 | 1.6 | 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 Graham?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 104 miles 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 Graham | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 104 mi northwest | 10,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 105 mi southwest | 10,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 105 mi south-southeast | 10,300 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 Graham
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 82 tornadoes within 25 miles of Graham, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on March 29, 1979, which passed about 20 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on April 27, 2024, which touched down about 22 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 293 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 36 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on June 20, 1964.
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 Graham'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.
Graham radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Graham, MO?
KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 104 miles northwest. KTWX (Topeka, KS) is 105 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Graham?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Graham the lowest scan from KOAX is about 10,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Graham 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 Graham, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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