Purdin, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Purdin, Linn County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Purdin?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 56 days in the Linn forecast zone and Linn County — the most common reported hazard around Purdin, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (26 days) and excessive heat (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 56 | May 2026 | Feb 28, 2012 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 26 | Jan 2026 | Jan 30, 2002 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Jul 2015 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Feb 2019 | Dec 10, 2007 · $5,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Jun 2020 | — |
| Blizzards | 2 | 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 Linn forecast zone and Linn County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Purdin get?
A normal year brings about 19 inches of snow to Purdin, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Brookfield weather station 14 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (5.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.2 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 5.9 | 2.5 | 0.2 | 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 Purdin?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 98 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 Purdin | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 98 mi southwest | 9,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 126 mi north-northwest | 13,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 158 mi east-southeast | 19,800 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 Purdin
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 49 tornadoes within 25 miles of Purdin, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 21, 1967, which passed about 16 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on April 27, 2024, which touched down about 12 miles south of town.
Hail: 219 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 36 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 6.00-inch hail on May 24, 2004.
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 Purdin'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.
Purdin radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Purdin, MO?
KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 98 miles southwest. KDMX (Des Moines, IA) is 126 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Purdin?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Purdin the lowest scan from KEAX is about 9,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Purdin 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 Purdin, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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