Ravenwood, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ravenwood, Nodaway County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ravenwood?
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 Ravenwood, 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 Ravenwood get?
A normal year brings about 19 inches of snow to Ravenwood, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Conception weather station 7.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.4 | 3.8 | 5.8 | 5.1 | 2.1 | 1.1 | 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 Ravenwood?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 107 miles north-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 Ravenwood | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 107 mi north-northeast | 10,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 109 mi south-southeast | 10,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 111 mi northwest | 11,300 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 Ravenwood
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 87 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ravenwood, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F3 on October 8, 1958, which passed about 5 miles north-northeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 27, 2024, which passed about 14 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 329 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 Ravenwood'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.
Ravenwood radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ravenwood, MO?
KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 107 miles north-northeast. KEAX (Kansas City, MO) is 109 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ravenwood?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ravenwood the lowest scan from KDMX is about 10,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Ravenwood 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 Ravenwood, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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