Hale, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hale, Carroll County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hale?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 54 days in the Carroll forecast zone and Carroll County — the most common reported hazard around Hale, mostly in May and June. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (40 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 54 | Jun 2019 | Apr 23, 1999 · $1.0 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 40 | May 2026 | Oct 14, 2000 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 28 | Feb 2022 | Jan 11, 2019 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 15 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Flash flooding | 15 | Jun 2021 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Feb 2019 | Jan 30, 2002 · $250,000 damage |
| High winds | 2 | Nov 2015 | — |
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 Carroll forecast zone and Carroll County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hale get?
A normal year brings about 14 inches of snow to Hale, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Sumner 3 Sw weather station 3.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 3.2 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 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 Hale?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 74 miles 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 Hale | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 74 mi southwest | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 148 mi north | 17,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 156 mi east-southeast | 19,300 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 Hale
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 50 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hale, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 21, 1967, which passed about 11 miles northeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on April 27, 2024, which touched down about 17 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 208 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 34 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 6.00-inch hail on May 24, 2004.
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 Hale'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.
Hale radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hale, MO?
KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 74 miles southwest. KDMX (Des Moines, IA) is 148 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hale?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hale 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 Hale 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 Hale, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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