McFall, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for McFall, Gentry County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits McFall?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 35 days in the Gentry forecast zone and Gentry County — the most common reported hazard around McFall, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (32 days) and flash flooding (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 35 | May 2026 | Jun 18, 1998 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Feb 2025 | Apr 10, 1997 · $1.5 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 16 | Jun 2025 | Jul 16, 2004 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 15 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Jan 2017 | Dec 10, 2007 · $25,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 3 | Nov 2018 | — |
| High winds | 3 | Dec 2021 | — |
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 Gentry forecast zone and Gentry County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does McFall get?
A normal year brings about 19 inches of snow to McFall, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pattonsburg 2S weather station 8.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (5.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 1.1 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 5.2 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 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 McFall?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 90 miles south. 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 McFall | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 90 mi south | 8,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 115 mi north-northeast | 11,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 132 mi southwest | 14,800 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 McFall
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 74 tornadoes within 25 miles of McFall, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 7, 1984, which passed about 24 miles north-northeast of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 27, 2024, which passed about 16 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 294 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 44 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on May 6, 2023.
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 McFall'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.
McFall radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to McFall, MO?
KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 90 miles south. KDMX (Des Moines, IA) is 115 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in McFall?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over McFall the lowest scan from KEAX is about 8,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for McFall 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 McFall, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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