Irena, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Irena, Worth County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Irena?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 35 days in the Worth forecast zone and Worth County — the most common reported hazard around Irena, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (22 days) and excessive heat (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 35 | Feb 2025 | Apr 10, 1997 · $250,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 22 | May 2026 | Jun 23, 1996 · $8,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Aug 2023 | Aug 1, 2001 · 4 deaths |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Jan 2017 | Dec 10, 2007 · $25,000 damage |
| High winds | 3 | Dec 2021 | — |
| Blizzards | 2 | Nov 2018 | — |
| Flash flooding | 2 | Jun 2025 | — |
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 Worth forecast zone and Worth County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Irena get?
A normal year brings about 18 inches of snow to Irena, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Blockton 1W weather station 8.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 1.3 | 4.0 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 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 Irena?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 89 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 Irena | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 89 mi north-northeast | 8,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 116 mi west-northwest | 12,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 120 mi south | 12,700 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 Irena
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 98 tornadoes within 25 miles of Irena, 29 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 7, 1984, which passed about 21 miles east-southeast of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 27, 2024, which passed about 15 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 320 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 36 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 4, 2005.
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 Irena'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.
Irena radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Irena, MO?
KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 89 miles north-northeast. KOAX (Omaha, NE) is 116 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Irena?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Irena the lowest scan from KDMX is about 8,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Irena 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 Irena, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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