Monroe City, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Monroe City, Monroe County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Monroe City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 55 days in the Monroe forecast zone and Monroe County — the most common reported hazard around Monroe City, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (42 days) and excessive heat (42 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 55 | Apr 2026 | Oct 2, 2007 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 42 | Nov 2025 | Nov 29, 2006 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 42 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Flash flooding | 26 | Jun 2020 | Jun 13, 2008 · $1,000 damage |
| High winds | 6 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2019 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Flooding | 3 | Sep 2008 | — |
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 Monroe forecast zone and Monroe County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Monroe City get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Monroe City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Palmyra weather station 14 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.7 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 3.1 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 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 Monroe City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 87 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 Monroe City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 87 mi southeast | 7,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 132 mi east-northeast | 14,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 148 mi west-southwest | 17,700 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 Monroe City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 72 tornadoes within 25 miles of Monroe City, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 23, 1975, which passed about 21 miles west of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on April 20, 2025, which touched down about 25 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 199 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 14, 2002.
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 Monroe City'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.
Monroe City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Monroe City, MO?
KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 87 miles southeast. KILX (Lincoln, IL) is 132 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Monroe City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Monroe City the lowest scan from KLSX is about 7,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Monroe City 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 Monroe City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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