Milan, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Milan, Sullivan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Milan?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 42 days in the Sullivan forecast zone and Sullivan County — the most common reported hazard around Milan, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (33 days) and excessive heat (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 42 | May 2026 | Oct 29, 2004 · $40,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Jan 2026 | Apr 10, 1997 · $750,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 8 | May 2009 | Aug 27, 2004 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2019 | Dec 10, 2007 · $10,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 3 | Nov 2018 | — |
| Flooding | 3 | Jun 2020 | — |
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 Sullivan forecast zone and Sullivan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Milan get?
A normal year brings about 17 inches of snow to Milan, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Milan weather station 1.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.7 | 3.9 | 5.3 | 4.6 | 2.0 | 0.4 | 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 Milan?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 110 miles north-northwest. 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 Milan | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 110 mi north-northwest | 11,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 114 mi south-southwest | 11,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 165 mi northeast | 21,100 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 Milan
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 45 tornadoes within 25 miles of Milan, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 21, 1973, which passed about 21 miles northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on April 27, 2024, which passed about 24 miles west of town.
Hail: 156 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 23 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 27, 2008.
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 Milan'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.
Milan radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Milan, MO?
KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 110 miles north-northwest. KEAX (Kansas City, MO) is 114 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Milan?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Milan the lowest scan from KDMX is about 11,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Milan 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 Milan, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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