Lupus, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lupus, Moniteau County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lupus?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 58 days in the Moniteau forecast zone and Moniteau County — the most common reported hazard around Lupus, mostly in May and July. Next come excessive heat (52 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (37 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 58 | Jul 2025 | Jul 8, 2022 · $75,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 52 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 37 | Jan 2025 | Nov 29, 2006 · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 27 | Jun 2026 | Jul 26, 1998 · $350,000 damage |
| Flooding | 7 | Jun 2010 | May 8, 2007 · $10,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2019 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2024 | — |
| High winds | 2 | Mar 2001 | — |
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 Moniteau forecast zone and Moniteau County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lupus get?
A normal year brings about 17 inches of snow to Lupus, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Columbia U Of M weather station 9.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.8 | 3.5 | 5.9 | 4.8 | 2.0 | 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 Lupus?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 96 miles east. 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 Lupus | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 96 mi east | 9,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 97 mi west | 9,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 123 mi south-southwest | 13,200 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 Lupus
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 80 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lupus, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F3 on November 10, 1998, which touched down about 10 miles northeast of town. The most recent was an EF2 on April 20, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 451 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 42 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on June 17, 2009.
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 Lupus'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.
Lupus radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lupus, MO?
KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 96 miles east. KEAX (Kansas City, MO) is 97 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lupus?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lupus the lowest scan from KLSX is about 9,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Lupus 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 Lupus, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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