Pilot Grove, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pilot Grove, Cooper County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pilot Grove?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 114 days in the Cooper forecast zone and Cooper County — the most common reported hazard around Pilot Grove, mostly in May and June. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (53 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 114 | Jun 2021 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 53 | Sep 2025 | Apr 8, 1999 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 27 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 25 | Jun 2021 | Jun 26, 2015 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 15 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2019 | Jan 30, 2002 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 2 | Nov 2019 | Mar 31, 2008 · $3,000 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 Cooper forecast zone and Cooper County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Pilot Grove get?
A normal year brings about 13 inches of snow to Pilot Grove, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Boonville weather station 10.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 2.8 | 6.2 | 2.7 | 1.1 | 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 Pilot Grove?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 73 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 Pilot Grove | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 73 mi west | 6,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 116 mi south-southwest | 12,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 121 mi east | 12,800 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 Pilot Grove
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 85 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pilot Grove, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on May 4, 1977, which passed about 20 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on April 20, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles south of town.
Hail: 299 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 22 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on June 17, 2009.
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 Pilot Grove'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.
Pilot Grove radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pilot Grove, MO?
KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 73 miles west. KSGF (Springfield, MO) is 116 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pilot Grove?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pilot Grove the lowest scan from KEAX is about 6,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Pilot Grove 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 Pilot Grove, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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