Jacksonville, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Jacksonville, Randolph County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Jacksonville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 60 days in the Randolph forecast zone and Randolph County — the most common reported hazard around Jacksonville, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (25 days) and excessive heat (15 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 60 | Jul 2025 | Mar 1, 2007 · $750,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 25 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 15 | Aug 2023 | Jul 14, 2003 · 2 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Jun 2020 | Sep 15, 2004 · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2019 | Jan 30, 2002 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 2 | Nov 2019 | Mar 31, 2008 · $8,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 2 | 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 Randolph forecast zone and Randolph County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Jacksonville get?
A normal year brings about 15 inches of snow to Jacksonville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Moberly weather station 11.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.7 | 4.0 | 5.6 | 3.2 | 1.3 | 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 Jacksonville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 110 miles west-southwest. 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 Jacksonville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 110 mi west-southwest | 11,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 114 mi east-southeast | 11,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 162 mi north-northwest | 20,600 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 Jacksonville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 58 tornadoes within 25 miles of Jacksonville, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F4 on April 23, 1975, which passed about 6 miles north of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on October 30, 2024, which passed about 20 miles east of town.
Hail: 199 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 26 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on July 5, 1969.
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 Jacksonville'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.
Jacksonville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Jacksonville, MO?
KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 110 miles west-southwest. KLSX (St. Louis, MO) is 114 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Jacksonville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Jacksonville the lowest scan from KEAX is about 11,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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