Hartwell, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hartwell, Henry County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hartwell?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 128 days in the Henry forecast zone and Henry County — the most common reported hazard around Hartwell, mostly in June and May. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (61 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 128 | May 2019 | Jul 1, 2007 · $500 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 61 | Sep 2025 | Jul 5, 2004 · $25,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Jan 2026 | Jan 11, 2019 · 2 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 17 | May 2021 | Jun 16, 2015 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 16 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2019 | Jan 30, 2002 · $200,000 damage |
| High winds | 3 | Mar 2023 | — |
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 Henry forecast zone and Henry County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hartwell get?
A normal year brings about 11 inches of snow to Hartwell, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Clinton weather station 9.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.3 | 2.0 | 4.6 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 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 Hartwell?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 32 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 Hartwell | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 32 mi northwest | 2,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 88 mi south-southeast | 7,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 130 mi west-northwest | 14,400 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 Hartwell
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 78 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hartwell, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 19, 1973, which passed about 23 miles east-northeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 19, 2025, which passed about 21 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 330 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 37 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on July 17, 2023.
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 Hartwell'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.
Hartwell radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hartwell, MO?
KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 32 miles northwest. KSGF (Springfield, MO) is 88 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hartwell?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hartwell the lowest scan from KEAX is about 2,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hartwell 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 Hartwell, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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