Peculiar, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Peculiar, Cass County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Peculiar?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 115 days in the Cass forecast zone and Cass County — the most common reported hazard around Peculiar, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (41 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 115 | Apr 2026 | Aug 21, 2003 · 1 death · $150,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 41 | Jun 2021 | May 19, 2004 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Excessive heat | 18 | Aug 2023 | Jul 18, 1999 · 2 deaths |
| Flooding | 14 | Jul 2020 | Jun 28, 1999 · $25,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Jan 2020 | Jan 30, 2002 · $6.7 million damage |
| High winds | 7 | Mar 2023 | Mar 8, 2000 · $20,000 damage |
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 Cass forecast zone and Cass County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Peculiar get?
A normal year brings about 17 inches of snow to Peculiar, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pleasant Hill Wfo weather station 12.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (4.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 | 1.0 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 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 Peculiar?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 12 miles east-northeast. 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 Peculiar | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 12 mi east-northeast | 600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 97 mi west-northwest | 9,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 119 mi south-southeast | 12,500 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 Peculiar
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 127 tornadoes within 25 miles of Peculiar, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F5 on May 20, 1957, which passed about 13 miles north-northwest of town and caused 44 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 11, 2025, which touched down about 16 miles east of town.
Hail: 1,016 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 93 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.50-inch hail on September 18, 2010.
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 Peculiar'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.
Peculiar radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Peculiar, MO?
KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 12 miles east-northeast. KTWX (Topeka, KS) is 97 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Peculiar?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Peculiar the lowest scan from KEAX is about 600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Peculiar 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 Peculiar, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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