Hume, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hume, Bates County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hume?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 57 days in the Bates forecast zone and Bates County — the most common reported hazard around Hume, mostly in May and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (28 days) and excessive heat (17 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 57 | May 2026 | May 4, 2020 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 28 | Jan 2026 | Nov 30, 2006 · $1,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 17 | Aug 2023 | Jul 18, 1999 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Jun 2021 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Feb 2019 | Jan 30, 2002 · $580,000 damage |
| Flooding | 5 | May 2019 | — |
| Blizzards | 3 | 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 Bates forecast zone and Bates County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Hume?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 53 miles north-northeast. 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 Hume | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 53 mi north-northeast | 3,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 88 mi southeast | 7,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 109 mi northwest | 11,000 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 Hume
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 57 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hume, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF4 on February 28, 2007, which passed about 12 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF2 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 23 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 309 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 30 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on March 12, 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 Hume'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.
Hume radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hume, MO?
KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 53 miles north-northeast. KSGF (Springfield, MO) is 88 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hume?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hume the lowest scan from KEAX is about 3,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hume 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 Hume, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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