Knob Noster, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Knob Noster, Johnson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Knob Noster?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 112 days in the Johnson forecast zone and Johnson County — the most common reported hazard around Knob Noster, mostly in June and May. Next come flooding (93 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 112 | Sep 2025 | Nov 9, 1998 · $60,000 damage |
| Flooding | 93 | Jul 2020 | Jun 28, 1999 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 27 | Jul 2020 | — |
| Excessive heat | 16 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Jan 2020 | Jan 30, 2002 · $200,000 damage |
| High winds | 4 | Nov 2019 | May 10, 1999 · $20,000 damage |
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 Johnson forecast zone and Johnson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Knob Noster?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 38 miles west. 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 Knob Noster | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 38 mi west | 2,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 106 mi south | 10,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 144 mi west | 17,100 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 Knob Noster
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 88 tornadoes within 25 miles of Knob Noster, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and March. The strongest was an F4 on April 19, 1973, which passed about 16 miles south of town. The most recent was an EF0 on May 21, 2024, which touched down about 21 miles south of town.
Hail: 369 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 30 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on May 11, 1978.
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 Knob Noster'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.
Knob Noster radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Knob Noster, MO?
KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 38 miles west. KSGF (Springfield, MO) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Knob Noster?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Knob Noster the lowest scan from KEAX is about 2,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Knob Noster 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 Knob Noster, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- La Monte, MO radar 8 mi
- Warrensburg, MO radar 9 mi
- Concordia, MO radar 15 mi
- Sweet Springs, MO radar 16 mi
- Windsor, MO radar 16 mi
- Sedalia, MO radar 18 mi
- Higginsville, MO radar 22 mi
- Holden, MO radar 23 mi
- Odessa, MO radar 27 mi
- Lincoln, MO radar 29 mi