Hurdland, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hurdland, Knox County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hurdland?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 40 days in the Knox forecast zone and Knox County — the most common reported hazard around Hurdland, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (39 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (37 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 40 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 39 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 37 | Jun 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Sep 2019 | Jun 25, 2015 · $200,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2019 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2025 | — |
| High winds | 6 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 3 | Sep 2008 | — |
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 Knox forecast zone and Knox County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hurdland get?
A normal year brings about 20 inches of snow to Hurdland, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Edina weather station 7.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (6.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.6 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 4.6 | 2.1 | 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 Hurdland?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 132 miles north-northwest. 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 Hurdland | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 132 mi north-northwest | 14,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 132 mi southeast | 14,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 135 mi northeast | 15,400 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 Hurdland
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 48 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hurdland, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 20, 1973, which passed about 13 miles south-southwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on August 9, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 196 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on June 30, 1993.
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 Hurdland'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.
Hurdland radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hurdland, MO?
KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 132 miles north-northwest. KLSX (St. Louis, MO) is 132 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hurdland?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hurdland the lowest scan from KDMX is about 14,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Hurdland 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 Hurdland, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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