Ludlow, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ludlow, Livingston County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ludlow?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 60 days in the Livingston forecast zone and Livingston County — the most common reported hazard around Ludlow, mostly in April and June. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (56 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 60 | May 2019 | May 7, 2007 · $750,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 56 | May 2026 | Sep 7, 2001 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 27 | Jan 2026 | Jan 30, 2002 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Aug 2023 | Sep 1, 2000 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 11 | Oct 2018 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Feb 2019 | Dec 10, 2007 · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Blizzards | 2 | Nov 2018 | — |
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 Livingston forecast zone and Livingston County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Ludlow get?
A normal year brings about 14 inches of snow to Ludlow, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Chillicothe 2S weather station 12.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 2.4 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 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 Ludlow?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 66 miles south-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 Ludlow | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 66 mi south-southwest | 5,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 143 mi west-southwest | 16,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 144 mi north | 16,900 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 Ludlow
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 44 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ludlow, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 23, 1975, which passed about 9 miles north-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on August 4, 2023, which passed about 19 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 270 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 41 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 6.00-inch hail on May 24, 2004.
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 Ludlow'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.
Ludlow radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ludlow, MO?
KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 66 miles south-southwest. KTWX (Topeka, KS) is 143 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ludlow?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ludlow the lowest scan from KEAX is about 5,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Ludlow 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 Ludlow, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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