Houstonia, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Houstonia, Pettis County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Houstonia?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 84 days in the Pettis forecast zone and Pettis County — the most common reported hazard around Houstonia, mostly in June and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (30 days) and flash flooding (20 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 84 | Sep 2025 | Nov 22, 1999 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 30 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · $8,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 20 | Sep 2019 | — |
| Excessive heat | 16 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Feb 2019 | Jan 30, 2002 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 5 | Dec 2015 | — |
| High winds | 3 | Nov 2019 | Mar 8, 2000 · $200,000 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 Pettis forecast zone and Pettis County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Houstonia get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Houstonia, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Sweet Springs weather station 5.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.4 | 2.9 | 4.7 | 2.3 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 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 Houstonia?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 49 miles west. 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 Houstonia | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 49 mi west | 3,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 115 mi south | 11,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 145 mi east | 17,200 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 Houstonia
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 92 tornadoes within 25 miles of Houstonia, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on May 4, 1977, which passed about 22 miles north-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF2 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 23 miles east of town.
Hail: 348 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 22 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on May 11, 1978.
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 Houstonia'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.
Houstonia radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Houstonia, MO?
KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 49 miles west. KSGF (Springfield, MO) is 115 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Houstonia?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Houstonia the lowest scan from KEAX is about 3,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Houstonia 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 Houstonia, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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