Knox City, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Knox City, Knox County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Knox City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 40 days in the Knox forecast zone and Knox County — the most common reported hazard around Knox City, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (39 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (37 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 40 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 39 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 37 | Jun 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Sep 2019 | Jun 25, 2015 · $200,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2019 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2025 | — |
| High winds | 6 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 3 | Sep 2008 | — |
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 Knox forecast zone and Knox County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Knox City get?
A normal year brings about 20 inches of snow to Knox City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Edina weather station 8.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (6.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.6 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 4.6 | 2.1 | 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 Knox City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 122 miles 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 Knox City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 122 mi southeast | 13,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 126 mi northeast | 13,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 141 mi east | 16,500 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 Knox City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 52 tornadoes within 25 miles of Knox City, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 20, 1973, which passed about 25 miles west-southwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on August 9, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 189 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 21 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on June 30, 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 Knox 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.
Knox City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Knox City, MO?
KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 122 miles southeast. KDVN (Quad Cities, IA) is 126 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Knox City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Knox City the lowest scan from KLSX is about 13,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Knox 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 Knox City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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