Pollock, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pollock, Sullivan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pollock?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 42 days in the Sullivan forecast zone and Sullivan County — the most common reported hazard around Pollock, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (33 days) and excessive heat (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 42 | May 2026 | Oct 29, 2004 · $40,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Jan 2026 | Apr 10, 1997 · $750,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 8 | May 2009 | Aug 27, 2004 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2019 | Dec 10, 2007 · $10,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 3 | Nov 2018 | — |
| Flooding | 3 | Jun 2020 | — |
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 Sullivan forecast zone and Sullivan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Pollock get?
A normal year brings about 29 inches of snow to Pollock, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Unionville weather station 9.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (9.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 1.9 | 5.8 | 6.0 | 9.9 | 3.0 | 1.2 | 0.4 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Pollock?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 101 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 Pollock | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 101 mi north-northwest | 9,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 124 mi south-southwest | 13,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 157 mi northeast | 19,500 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 Pollock
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 49 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pollock, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on May 20, 1959, which passed about 24 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF0 on August 11, 2023, which touched down about 23 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 141 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 23 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 Pollock'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.
Pollock radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pollock, MO?
KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 101 miles north-northwest. KEAX (Kansas City, MO) is 124 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pollock?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pollock the lowest scan from KDMX is about 9,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Pollock 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 Pollock, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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