Hamilton, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hamilton, Caldwell County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hamilton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 50 days in the Caldwell forecast zone and Caldwell County — the most common reported hazard around Hamilton, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (28 days) and excessive heat (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 50 | May 2025 | Jun 14, 1998 · $70,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 28 | Jan 2021 | Jan 30, 2002 · $200,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 16 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Jun 2021 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2019 | Dec 10, 2007 · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 5 | Jun 2021 | — |
| 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 Caldwell forecast zone and Caldwell County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hamilton get?
A normal year brings about 7.6 inches of snow to Hamilton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hamilton 2W weather station 1.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.6 | 2.9 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 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 Hamilton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 66 miles south-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 Hamilton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 66 mi south-southwest | 5,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 130 mi west-southwest | 14,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 138 mi north | 15,900 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 Hamilton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 69 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hamilton, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on May 29, 2004, which passed about 16 miles northwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on August 4, 2023, which passed about 24 miles south of town.
Hail: 330 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 39 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on September 10, 1984.
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 Hamilton'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.
Hamilton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hamilton, MO?
KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 66 miles south-southwest. KTWX (Topeka, KS) is 130 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hamilton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hamilton the lowest scan from KEAX is about 5,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hamilton 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 Hamilton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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