Leonard, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Leonard, Shelby County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Leonard?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 44 days in the Shelby forecast zone and Shelby County — the most common reported hazard around Leonard, mostly in June and August. Next come excessive heat (41 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 44 | Aug 2025 | Aug 2, 2006 · $5,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 41 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 40 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 25 | Jun 2026 | Jun 3, 2008 · $1,000 damage |
| High winds | 7 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2019 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jul 2008 | Oct 17, 2005 · 2 deaths |
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 Shelby forecast zone and Shelby County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Leonard?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 115 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 Leonard | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 115 mi southeast | 11,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 134 mi west-southwest | 15,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 145 mi northeast | 17,300 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 Leonard
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 54 tornadoes within 25 miles of Leonard, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 23, 1975, which passed about 15 miles south of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on August 9, 2025, which touched down near town.
Hail: 177 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 23, 1975.
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 Leonard'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.
Leonard radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Leonard, MO?
KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 115 miles southeast. KEAX (Kansas City, MO) is 134 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Leonard?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Leonard the lowest scan from KLSX is about 11,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Leonard 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 Leonard, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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