Greenwood, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Greenwood, Jackson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Greenwood?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 176 days in the Jackson forecast zone and Jackson County — the most common reported hazard around Greenwood, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (69 days) and flooding (61 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 176 | May 2026 | May 26, 1996 · $10 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 69 | Jul 2024 | Oct 4, 1998 · 9 deaths · $20 million damage |
| Flooding | 61 | May 2020 | May 7, 2007 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 41 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · 2 deaths |
| Excessive heat | 32 | Aug 2023 | Jul 18, 1999 · 17 deaths |
| Ice storms & sleet | 13 | Jan 2020 | Jan 30, 2002 · $15 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 12 | Feb 2025 | Jan 1, 2018 · 1 death |
| High winds | 10 | Mar 2023 | Mar 31, 2008 · $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 Jackson forecast zone and Jackson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Greenwood get?
A normal year brings about 17 inches of snow to Greenwood, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pleasant Hill Wfo weather station 4.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (4.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 1.0 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Greenwood?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 4 miles east-southeast. 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 Greenwood | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 4 mi east-southeast | 200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 103 mi west | 10,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 122 mi south-southeast | 13,100 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 Greenwood
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 115 tornadoes within 25 miles of Greenwood, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F5 on May 20, 1957, which passed about 10 miles north-northwest of town and caused 44 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 11, 2025, which touched down about 10 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 1,004 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 89 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.50-inch hail on September 18, 2010.
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 Greenwood'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.
Greenwood radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Greenwood, MO?
KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 4 miles east-southeast. KTWX (Topeka, KS) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Greenwood?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Greenwood the lowest scan from KEAX is about 200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Greenwood 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 Greenwood, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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