Luray, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Luray, Clark County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Luray?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 71 days in the Clark forecast zone and Clark County — the most common reported hazard around Luray, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (49 days) and flash flooding (38 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 71 | Jun 2026 | Jun 25, 2003 · $4.8 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 49 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 38 | Jun 2026 | Jun 4, 2010 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 34 | Jun 2019 | Jun 7, 2014 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Dec 2024 | Jan 4, 2005 · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Jan 2019 | — |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Aug 2013 | — |
| Blizzards | 4 | Jan 2024 | — |
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 Clark forecast zone and Clark County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Luray?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 105 miles northeast. 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 Luray | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 105 mi northeast | 10,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 130 mi northwest | 14,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 136 mi east | 15,500 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 Luray
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 69 tornadoes within 25 miles of Luray, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F4 on January 24, 1967, which passed about 24 miles northwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 10, 2025, which touched down about 9 miles east of town.
Hail: 274 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 26 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 13, 2024.
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 Luray'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.
Luray radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Luray, MO?
KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 105 miles northeast. KDMX (Des Moines, IA) is 130 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Luray?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Luray the lowest scan from KDVN is about 10,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Luray 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 Luray, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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