Harviell, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Harviell, Butler County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Harviell?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 121 days in the Butler forecast zone and Butler County — the most common reported hazard around Harviell, mostly in May and June. Next come excessive heat (101 days) and flash flooding (57 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 121 | Apr 2026 | May 8, 2009 · 2 deaths · $45,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 101 | Aug 2025 | Jul 18, 2016 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 57 | Jun 2024 | Apr 3, 2015 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Flooding | 52 | Jul 2025 | Oct 30, 2009 · 3 deaths |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 38 | Jan 2026 | Dec 15, 2008 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 19 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2013 | Feb 21, 2013 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 6 | Mar 2025 | Sep 14, 2008 · $14 million 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 Butler forecast zone and Butler County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Harviell get?
A normal year brings about 5.4 inches of snow to Harviell, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Poplar Bluff weather station 8.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (1.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 1.6 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 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 Harviell?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 97 miles south-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 Harviell | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 97 mi south-southeast | 9,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 99 mi east-northeast | 9,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 142 mi north | 16,500 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 Harviell
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 101 tornadoes within 25 miles of Harviell, 32 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F4 on April 22, 1981, which passed about 5 miles southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which touched down about 17 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 229 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 21 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 25, 2006.
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 Harviell'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.
Harviell radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Harviell, MO?
KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 97 miles south-southeast. KPAH (Paducah, KY) is 99 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Harviell?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Harviell the lowest scan from KNQA is about 9,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Harviell 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 Harviell, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Poplar Bluff, MO radar 8 mi
- Doniphan, MO radar 19 mi
- Campbell, MO radar 25 mi
- Malden, MO radar 27 mi
- Bernie, MO radar 28 mi
- Dexter, MO radar 30 mi
- Bloomfield, MO radar 34 mi
- Piedmont, MO radar 36 mi
- Kennett, MO radar 37 mi
- Senath, MO radar 40 mi