Middletown, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Middletown, Montgomery County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Middletown?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 72 days in the Montgomery forecast zone and Montgomery County — the most common reported hazard around Middletown, mostly in June and May. Next come excessive heat (55 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (43 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 72 | Apr 2025 | May 10, 2003 · $35,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 55 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 43 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 28 | May 2023 | May 25, 2008 · $15,000 damage |
| Flooding | 9 | Jun 2013 | Jun 1, 2013 · $3,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2022 | Jan 12, 2007 · $6,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2024 | — |
| High winds | 4 | Nov 2019 | — |
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 Montgomery forecast zone and Montgomery County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Middletown?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 49 miles 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 Middletown | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 49 mi southeast | 3,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 131 mi east-northeast | 14,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 155 mi west | 19,100 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 Middletown
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 72 tornadoes within 25 miles of Middletown, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F3 on March 13, 2006, which passed about 6 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on April 20, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 185 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on April 22, 2011.
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 Middletown'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.
Middletown radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Middletown, MO?
KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 49 miles southeast. KILX (Lincoln, IL) is 131 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Middletown?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Middletown the lowest scan from KLSX is about 3,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Middletown 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 Middletown, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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