Rushville, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rushville, Buchanan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rushville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 100 days in the Buchanan forecast zone and Buchanan County — the most common reported hazard around Rushville, mostly in June and July. Next come flooding (90 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 100 | May 2026 | Jul 26, 2000 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 90 | Jun 2019 | May 6, 2007 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 27 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Jul 2022 | Oct 4, 1998 · 1 death · $500,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 16 | Aug 2023 | Jul 18, 1999 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2025 | — |
| High winds | 6 | Mar 2023 | — |
| Blizzards | 6 | Jan 2025 | — |
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 Buchanan forecast zone and Buchanan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Rushville get?
A normal year brings about 17 inches of snow to Rushville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Atchison weather station 4.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 0.9 | 3.8 | 5.0 | 4.8 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 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 Rushville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 67 miles 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 Rushville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 67 mi southeast | 5,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 76 mi west-southwest | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 139 mi north-northwest | 16,100 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 Rushville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 98 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rushville, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on June 8, 1966, which passed about 24 miles south-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF0 on May 19, 2025, which passed about 12 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 458 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 49 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on August 19, 2011.
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 Rushville'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.
Rushville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rushville, MO?
KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 67 miles southeast. KTWX (Topeka, KS) is 76 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Rushville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Rushville the lowest scan from KEAX is about 5,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Rushville 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 Rushville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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