Montier, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Montier, Shannon County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Montier?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 93 days in the Shannon forecast zone and Shannon County — the most common reported hazard around Montier, mostly in May and July. Next come flash flooding (53 days) and flooding (46 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 93 | Mar 2026 | Aug 7, 2011 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 53 | Jun 2025 | Jul 5, 2011 · 1 death · $2,000 damage |
| Flooding | 46 | Mar 2026 | Jul 29, 1998 · $146,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Jan 2026 | Jan 1, 1999 · $150,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Aug 2012 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Jan 2019 | Feb 21, 2001 · $5,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Feb 2025 | — |
| High winds | 2 | 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 Shannon forecast zone and Shannon County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Montier get?
A normal year brings about 6.4 inches of snow to Montier, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the White Church 6 Nne weather station 10.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (2.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 2.1 | 2.3 | 1.5 | 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 Montier?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 102 miles west. 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 Montier | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 102 mi west | 9,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 128 mi north-northeast | 14,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 148 mi southeast | 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 Montier
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 53 tornadoes within 25 miles of Montier, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on May 21, 1957, which passed about 22 miles east of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 16, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 255 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 37 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on March 29, 1985.
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 Montier'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.
Montier radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Montier, MO?
KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 102 miles west. KLSX (St. Louis, MO) is 128 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Montier?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Montier the lowest scan from KSGF is about 9,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Montier 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 Montier, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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