Kingston, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kingston, Caldwell County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kingston?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 50 days in the Caldwell forecast zone and Caldwell County — the most common reported hazard around Kingston, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (28 days) and excessive heat (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 50 | May 2025 | Jun 14, 1998 · $70,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 28 | Jan 2021 | Jan 30, 2002 · $200,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 16 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 9 | Jun 2021 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2019 | Dec 10, 2007 · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 5 | Jun 2021 | — |
| 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 Caldwell forecast zone and Caldwell County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Kingston get?
A normal year brings about 14 inches of snow to Kingston, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Polo weather station 6.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.7 | 2.8 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Kingston?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 59 miles south-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 Kingston | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 59 mi south-southwest | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 125 mi west-southwest | 13,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 145 mi north | 17,200 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 Kingston
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 70 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kingston, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on May 29, 2004, which passed about 20 miles northwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on August 4, 2023, which passed about 17 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 334 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 40 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on September 10, 1984.
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 Kingston'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.
Kingston radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kingston, MO?
KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 59 miles south-southwest. KTWX (Topeka, KS) is 125 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Kingston?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kingston the lowest scan from KEAX is about 4,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Kingston 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 Kingston, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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