Mount Moriah, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mount Moriah, Harrison County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mount Moriah?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 59 days in the Harrison forecast zone and Harrison County — the most common reported hazard around Mount Moriah, mostly in June and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (37 days) and excessive heat (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 59 | May 2026 | Aug 16, 1997 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 37 | Feb 2025 | Jan 10, 2020 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Aug 2023 | Jul 18, 1999 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 12 | Jun 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Jan 2017 | Dec 10, 2007 · $25,000 damage |
| High winds | 4 | Dec 2021 | — |
| Blizzards | 4 | 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 Harrison forecast zone and Harrison County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Mount Moriah get?
A normal year brings about 21 inches of snow to Mount Moriah, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bethany weather station 13.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (5.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.3 | 5.6 | 5.4 | 5.2 | 3.3 | 0.3 | 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 Mount Moriah?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 97 miles north. 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 Mount Moriah | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 97 mi north | 9,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 108 mi south-southwest | 10,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 151 mi west-northwest | 18,300 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 Mount Moriah
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 74 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mount Moriah, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on June 7, 1984, which passed about 12 miles northwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 27, 2024, which passed about 22 miles west of town.
Hail: 324 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 56 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on May 10, 2014.
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 Mount Moriah'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.
Mount Moriah radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mount Moriah, MO?
KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 97 miles north. KEAX (Kansas City, MO) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Mount Moriah?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Mount Moriah the lowest scan from KDMX is about 9,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Mount Moriah 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 Mount Moriah, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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