Hughesville, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hughesville, Pettis County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hughesville?
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 Hughesville, 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 Hughesville get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Hughesville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Sweet Springs weather station 11.2 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 Hughesville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 52 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 Hughesville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 52 mi west | 3,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 111 mi south | 11,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 141 mi east | 16,400 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 Hughesville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 90 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hughesville, 26 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 19, 1973, which passed about 25 miles south-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF2 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 20 miles east of town.
Hail: 338 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 21 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 Hughesville'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.
Hughesville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hughesville, MO?
KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 52 miles west. KSGF (Springfield, MO) is 111 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hughesville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hughesville the lowest scan from KEAX is about 3,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hughesville 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 Hughesville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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