Miami, MO Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Miami, Saline 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 Miami?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 111 days in the Saline forecast zone and Saline County — the most common reported hazard around Miami, mostly in May and June. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (44 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (25 days).

Hazard	Days reported	Most recent	Worst on record
Flooding	111	Jun 2019	Apr 22, 1999 · $500,000 damage
Damaging thunderstorm winds	44	Sep 2025	Jun 6, 1999 · $25,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms	25	Jan 2026	—
Flash flooding	24	Jun 2021	Aug 4, 2004 · $300,000 damage
Excessive heat	15	Aug 2023	Jul 4, 2003 · 1 death
Extreme cold & wind chill	9	Feb 2025	—
Ice storms & sleet	8	Feb 2019	Jan 30, 2002 · $400,000 damage
Blizzards	2	Nov 2018	—

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

How much snow does Miami get?

A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Miami, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Brunswick weather station 8.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (4.9 in).

Oct	Nov	Dec	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May
0.0	0.1	2.1	4.0	4.9	1.1	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 Miami?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 66 miles west-southwest. 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 Miami	View
KEAX Kansas City, MO	66 mi west-southwest	5,200 ft	Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KLSX St. Louis, MO	143 mi east-southeast	16,800 ft	Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KSGF Springfield, MO	145 mi south	17,100 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 Miami

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 53 tornadoes within 25 miles of Miami, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on May 4, 1977, which passed about 6 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 4, 2023, which touched down about 11 miles south-southwest of town.

Hail: 203 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 26 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on July 5, 1969.

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 Miami'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.

Miami radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Miami, MO?

KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 66 miles west-southwest. KLSX (St. Louis, MO) is 143 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Miami?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Miami the lowest scan from KEAX is about 5,200 ft up.

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

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