Henrietta, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Henrietta, Ray County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Henrietta?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 53 days in the Ray forecast zone and Ray County — the most common reported hazard around Henrietta, mostly in June and July. Next come flooding (36 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 53 | Sep 2025 | Oct 14, 2000 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 36 | Jun 2021 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 30 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 15 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Flash flooding | 15 | Jun 2021 | Jun 4, 2001 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Feb 2019 | Jan 30, 2002 · $300,000 damage |
| 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 Ray forecast zone and Ray County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Henrietta get?
A normal year brings about 14 inches of snow to Henrietta, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lexington 3E weather station 5.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.8 | 4.1 | 4.7 | 3.2 | 0.8 | 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 Henrietta?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 34 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 Henrietta | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 34 mi south-southwest | 2,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 124 mi west | 13,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 141 mi south-southeast | 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 Henrietta
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 100 tornadoes within 25 miles of Henrietta, 27 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on May 4, 1977, which passed about 18 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 3, 2025, which passed about 23 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 392 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 46 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 23, 1975.
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 Henrietta'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.
Henrietta radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Henrietta, MO?
KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 34 miles south-southwest. KTWX (Topeka, KS) is 124 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Henrietta?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Henrietta the lowest scan from KEAX is about 2,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Henrietta 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 Henrietta, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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