Oregon, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Oregon, Holt County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Oregon?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 41 days in the Holt forecast zone and Holt County — the most common reported hazard around Oregon, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (26 days) and excessive heat (15 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 41 | May 2026 | Jul 23, 1997 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 26 | Feb 2025 | Apr 10, 1997 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 15 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Flash flooding | 15 | Jun 2021 | Mar 20, 2019 · $200,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 6 | Jun 2019 | Mar 9, 2019 · $200,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Dec 2008 | Dec 10, 2007 · $750,000 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 Holt forecast zone and Holt County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Oregon get?
A normal year brings about 21 inches of snow to Oregon, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Troy 3N weather station 11.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (5.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 1.3 | 5.0 | 5.5 | 5.9 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Oregon?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 90 miles southwest. 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 Oregon | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 90 mi southwest | 8,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 94 mi south-southeast | 8,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 112 mi northwest | 11,500 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 Oregon
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 109 tornadoes within 25 miles of Oregon, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F3 on May 5, 1950, which passed about 22 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on April 27, 2024, which passed about 13 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 351 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 50 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on June 20, 1964.
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 Oregon'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.
Oregon radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Oregon, MO?
KTWX (Topeka, KS), about 90 miles southwest. KEAX (Kansas City, MO) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Oregon?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Oregon the lowest scan from KTWX is about 8,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Oregon 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 Oregon, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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