Rocheport, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rocheport, Boone County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rocheport?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 135 days in the Boone forecast zone and Boone County — the most common reported hazard around Rocheport, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (71 days) and excessive heat (56 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 135 | Jun 2026 | Jun 25, 2024 · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 71 | Jun 2026 | Mar 26, 2004 · $500,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 56 | Aug 2023 | Jul 18, 1999 · 2 deaths |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 43 | Jan 2025 | Dec 1, 2006 · $539,000 damage |
| Flooding | 16 | Jun 2026 | Sep 13, 2008 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 14 | Jun 2018 | Jun 17, 2009 · 1 death |
| High winds | 7 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2019 | Jan 12, 2007 · $653,000 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 Boone forecast zone and Boone County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Rocheport get?
A normal year brings about 13 inches of snow to Rocheport, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Boonville weather station 10.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 2.8 | 6.2 | 2.7 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 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 Rocheport?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 92 miles west. 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 Rocheport | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 92 mi west | 8,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 103 mi east | 10,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 129 mi south-southwest | 14,200 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 Rocheport
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 70 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rocheport, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F3 on March 12, 2006, which passed about 24 miles north of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 20, 2025, which passed about 13 miles east of town.
Hail: 379 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 39 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on June 17, 2009.
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 Rocheport'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.
Rocheport radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rocheport, MO?
KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 92 miles west. KLSX (St. Louis, MO) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Rocheport?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Rocheport the lowest scan from KEAX is about 8,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Rocheport 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 Rocheport, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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