Novinger, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Novinger, Adair County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Novinger?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 64 days in the Adair forecast zone and Adair County — the most common reported hazard around Novinger, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (33 days) and flash flooding (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 64 | May 2026 | Jun 18, 1998 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Nov 2025 | Apr 10, 1997 · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Aug 2023 | May 11, 2002 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 14 | Apr 2019 | Jul 25, 2008 · $550,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2019 | Dec 10, 2007 · $5,000 damage |
| 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 Adair forecast zone and Adair County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Novinger get?
A normal year brings about 19 inches of snow to Novinger, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Kirksville weather station 7.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.3 | 4.0 | 6.0 | 4.6 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 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 Novinger?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 116 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 Novinger | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 116 mi north-northwest | 12,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 129 mi southwest | 14,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 146 mi northeast | 17,400 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 Novinger
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 41 tornadoes within 25 miles of Novinger, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 20, 1973, which passed about 23 miles southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on August 11, 2023, which touched down about 20 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 190 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 22 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 Novinger'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.
Novinger radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Novinger, MO?
KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 116 miles north-northwest. KEAX (Kansas City, MO) is 129 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Novinger?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Novinger the lowest scan from KDMX is about 12,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Novinger 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 Novinger, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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