Rea, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rea, Andrew County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rea?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 58 days in the Andrew forecast zone and Andrew County — the most common reported hazard around Rea, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (31 days) and flooding (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 58 | May 2026 | Jun 11, 2015 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Jan 2023 | Apr 10, 1997 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 16 | Sep 2019 | Mar 13, 2019 · $200,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 15 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Flash flooding | 12 | Jun 2021 | Jul 16, 2004 · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Jan 2017 | Dec 10, 2007 · $500,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 4 | 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 Andrew forecast zone and Andrew County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Rea get?
A normal year brings about 18 inches of snow to Rea, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the King City weather station 12.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (5.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.2 | 5.0 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 3.0 | 0.5 | 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 Rea?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 90 miles south-southeast. 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 Rea | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 90 mi south-southeast | 8,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 107 mi southwest | 10,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 121 mi northwest | 12,900 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 Rea
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 92 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rea, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F3 on April 26, 1984, which passed about 25 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on April 27, 2024, which passed about 24 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 332 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 38 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 Rea'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.
Rea radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rea, MO?
KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 90 miles south-southeast. KTWX (Topeka, KS) is 107 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Rea?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Rea the lowest scan from KEAX is about 8,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Rea 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 Rea, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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