Pleasant Hill, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pleasant Hill, Cass County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pleasant Hill?
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 Pleasant Hill, 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 Pleasant Hill get?
A normal year brings about 17 inches of snow to Pleasant Hill, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pleasant Hill Wfo weather station in town. 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 Pleasant Hill?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 1 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 Pleasant Hill | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 1 mi east-northeast | 0 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 106 mi west | 10,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| 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 Pleasant Hill
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 113 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pleasant Hill, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F5 on May 20, 1957, which passed about 14 miles north-northwest of town and caused 44 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on July 11, 2025, which touched down about 6 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 802 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 79 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 Pleasant Hill'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.
Pleasant Hill radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pleasant Hill, MO?
KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 1 miles east-northeast. KTWX (Topeka, KS) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pleasant Hill?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pleasant Hill the lowest scan from KEAX is about 0 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Pleasant Hill 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 Pleasant Hill, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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