Madison, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Madison, Monroe County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Madison?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 55 days in the Monroe forecast zone and Monroe County — the most common reported hazard around Madison, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (42 days) and excessive heat (42 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 55 | Apr 2026 | Oct 2, 2007 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 42 | Nov 2025 | Nov 29, 2006 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 42 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Flash flooding | 26 | Jun 2020 | Jun 13, 2008 · $1,000 damage |
| High winds | 6 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2019 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Flooding | 3 | Sep 2008 | — |
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 Monroe forecast zone and Monroe County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Madison get?
A normal year brings about 15 inches of snow to Madison, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Moberly weather station 12.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.7 | 4.0 | 5.6 | 3.2 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 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 Madison?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 98 miles east-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 Madison | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 98 mi east-southeast | 9,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 119 mi west-southwest | 12,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 160 mi east-northeast | 20,100 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 Madison
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 64 tornadoes within 25 miles of Madison, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 23, 1975, which passed about 14 miles north of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on April 20, 2025, which touched down about 25 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 208 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 4, 1985.
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 Madison'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.
Madison radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Madison, MO?
KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 98 miles east-southeast. KEAX (Kansas City, MO) is 119 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Madison?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Madison the lowest scan from KLSX is about 9,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Madison 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 Madison, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Hallsville, MO radar 25 mi
- Mexico, MO radar 28 mi
- Monroe City, MO radar 28 mi
- Salisbury, MO radar 32 mi