King City, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for King City, Gentry County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits King City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 35 days in the Gentry forecast zone and Gentry County — the most common reported hazard around King City, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (32 days) and flash flooding (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 35 | May 2026 | Jun 18, 1998 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Feb 2025 | Apr 10, 1997 · $1.5 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Jun 2025 | Jul 16, 2004 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 15 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Jan 2017 | Dec 10, 2007 · $25,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 3 | Nov 2018 | — |
| High winds | 3 | Dec 2021 | — |
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 Gentry forecast zone and Gentry County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does King City get?
A normal year brings about 18 inches of snow to King City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the King City weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually December (5.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.2 | 5.0 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 3.0 | 0.5 | 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 King City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 87 miles south. 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 King City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 87 mi south | 7,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 117 mi southwest | 12,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 123 mi north-northeast | 13,300 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 King City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 82 tornadoes within 25 miles of King City, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on May 29, 2004, which passed about 18 miles east-southeast of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 27, 2024, which passed about 18 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 305 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 September 21, 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 King City'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.
King City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to King City, MO?
KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 87 miles south. KTWX (Topeka, KS) is 117 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in King City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over King City the lowest scan from KEAX is about 7,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for King City 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 King City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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