Quitman, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Quitman, Nodaway County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Quitman?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 72 days in the Nodaway forecast zone and Nodaway County — the most common reported hazard around Quitman, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (31 days) and flooding (25 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 72 | May 2026 | Aug 18, 2011 · $1.1 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Feb 2025 | Apr 10, 1997 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 25 | Jun 2017 | Jun 5, 2008 · $260,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 20 | Jul 2020 | — |
| Excessive heat | 15 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Jan 2017 | Dec 10, 2007 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 6 | Mar 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 · $100,000 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 Nodaway forecast zone and Nodaway County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Quitman get?
A normal year brings about 15 inches of snow to Quitman, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Maryville 2E weather station 12.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.6 | 2.6 | 5.2 | 4.4 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 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 Quitman?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 94 miles 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 Quitman | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 94 mi northwest | 8,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 113 mi south-southwest | 11,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 116 mi south-southeast | 12,100 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 Quitman
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 92 tornadoes within 25 miles of Quitman, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 12, 1964, which passed about 22 miles north-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on June 28, 2024, which touched down about 24 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 354 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 30 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on June 20, 1964.
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 Quitman'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.
Quitman radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Quitman, MO?
KOAX (Omaha, NE), about 94 miles northwest. KTWX (Topeka, KS) is 113 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Quitman?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Quitman the lowest scan from KOAX is about 8,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Quitman 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 Quitman, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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