Linn Creek, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Linn Creek, Camden County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Linn Creek?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 117 days in the Camden forecast zone and Camden County — the most common reported hazard around Linn Creek, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (68 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 117 | Apr 2026 | Aug 7, 2000 · $520,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 68 | May 2026 | May 4, 1999 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 29 | Jan 2026 | Nov 30, 2006 · $120 million damage |
| Flooding | 29 | Apr 2024 | Dec 26, 2015 · $2.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Jan 2017 | Jan 12, 2007 · $175,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Aug 2012 | — |
| Wildfires | 8 | Mar 2026 | Mar 8, 2000 · $850,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Feb 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 Camden forecast zone and Camden County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Linn Creek get?
A normal year brings about 4.3 inches of snow to Linn Creek, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lakeside weather station 12.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 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 Linn Creek?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 67 miles 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 Linn Creek | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 67 mi southwest | 5,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 99 mi west-northwest | 9,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 119 mi east-northeast | 12,600 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 Linn Creek
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 67 tornadoes within 25 miles of Linn Creek, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and July. The strongest was an F3 on May 4, 2003, which passed about 22 miles southwest of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on December 14, 2024, which touched down about 2 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 399 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 37 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on May 12, 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 Linn Creek'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.
Linn Creek radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Linn Creek, MO?
KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 67 miles southwest. KEAX (Kansas City, MO) is 99 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Linn Creek?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Linn Creek the lowest scan from KSGF is about 5,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Linn Creek 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 Linn Creek, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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