Kingdom City, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kingdom City, Callaway County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kingdom City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 97 days in the Callaway forecast zone and Callaway County — the most common reported hazard around Kingdom City, mostly in July and June. Next come excessive heat (55 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 97 | Apr 2026 | Oct 17, 2007 · $500,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 55 | Aug 2023 | Jul 16, 1999 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 40 | Jan 2025 | Nov 29, 2006 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 34 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Flooding | 9 | Jun 2019 | Jun 3, 2019 · $2.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Aug 2016 | Aug 20, 2014 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2022 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2024 | — |
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 Callaway forecast zone and Callaway County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Kingdom City get?
A normal year brings about 19 inches of snow to Kingdom City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Fulton weather station 6.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.7 | 4.9 | 7.2 | 4.3 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 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 Kingdom City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 70 miles east-southeast. 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 Kingdom City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 70 mi east-southeast | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 126 mi west | 13,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 143 mi southwest | 16,700 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 Kingdom City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 89 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kingdom City, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F3 on November 10, 1998, which touched down about 21 miles west of town. The most recent was an EF2 on April 20, 2025, which touched down about 15 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 369 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 40 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on June 8, 1982.
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 Kingdom 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.
Kingdom City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kingdom City, MO?
KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 70 miles east-southeast. KEAX (Kansas City, MO) is 126 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Kingdom City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kingdom City the lowest scan from KLSX is about 5,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Kingdom 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 Kingdom City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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