Lewis and Clark Village, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lewis and Clark Village, Buchanan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lewis and Clark Village?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 100 days in the Buchanan forecast zone and Buchanan County — the most common reported hazard around Lewis and Clark Village, mostly in June and July. Next come flooding (90 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 100 | May 2026 | Jul 26, 2000 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 90 | Jun 2019 | May 6, 2007 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 27 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Jul 2022 | Oct 4, 1998 · 1 death · $500,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 16 | Aug 2023 | Jul 18, 1999 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2025 | — |
| High winds | 6 | Mar 2023 | — |
| Blizzards | 6 | Jan 2025 | — |
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 Buchanan forecast zone and Buchanan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lewis and Clark Village get?
A normal year brings about 17 inches of snow to Lewis and Clark Village, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Atchison weather station 4.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 0.9 | 3.8 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 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 Lewis and Clark Village?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 66 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 Lewis and Clark Village | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 66 mi southeast | 5,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 73 mi west-southwest | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 141 mi north-northwest | 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 Lewis and Clark Village
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 101 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lewis and Clark Village, 27 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on June 8, 1966, which passed about 21 miles south-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on May 19, 2025, which passed about 15 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 486 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 52 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on August 19, 2011.
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 Lewis and Clark Village'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.
Lewis and Clark Village radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lewis and Clark Village, MO?
KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 66 miles southeast. KTWX (Topeka, KS) is 73 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lewis and Clark Village?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lewis and Clark Village the lowest scan from KEAX is about 5,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lewis and Clark Village 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 Lewis and Clark Village, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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