Metz, MO Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Metz, Vernon County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Metz?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 113 days in the Vernon forecast zone and Vernon County — the most common reported hazard around Metz, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (65 days) and flooding (32 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds	113	Jul 2025	Jul 30, 2023 · $100,000 damage
Flash flooding	65	May 2025	Sep 16, 2010 · $20,000 damage
Flooding	32	Apr 2026	Dec 28, 2015 · 1 death
Heavy snow & winter storms	29	Jan 2026	Jan 1, 1999 · $75,000 damage
Excessive heat	10	Aug 2012	Jul 25, 2002 · 1 death
Ice storms & sleet	8	Feb 2019	Dec 9, 2007 · $750,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill	7	Feb 2025	—
High winds	6	Apr 2011	Apr 11, 2001 · $3,000 damage

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 Vernon forecast zone and Vernon County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Metz get?

A normal year brings about 6.4 inches of snow to Metz, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Nevada Wtp weather station 11.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.5 in).

Oct	Nov	Dec	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May
0.0	0.2	1.5	2.5	1.5	0.7	0.0	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 Metz?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 57 miles north. 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 Metz	View
KEAX Kansas City, MO	57 mi north	4,300 ft	Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KSGF Springfield, MO	78 mi southeast	6,600 ft	Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KTWX Topeka, KS	119 mi northwest	12,600 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 Metz

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 62 tornadoes within 25 miles of Metz, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF4 on February 28, 2007, which passed about 22 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF2 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 14 miles south of town.

Hail: 312 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 29 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on March 12, 2006.

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 Metz'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.

Metz radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Metz, MO?

KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 57 miles north. KSGF (Springfield, MO) is 78 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Metz?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Metz the lowest scan from KEAX is about 4,300 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Metz 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 Metz, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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