Schell City, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Schell City, Vernon County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Schell City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 113 days in the Vernon forecast zone and Vernon County — the most common reported hazard around Schell City, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (65 days) and flooding (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 113 | Jul 2025 | Jul 30, 2023 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 65 | May 2025 | Sep 16, 2010 · $20,000 damage |
| Flooding | 32 | Apr 2026 | Dec 28, 2015 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 29 | Jan 2026 | Jan 1, 1999 · $75,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 10 | Aug 2012 | Jul 25, 2002 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Feb 2019 | Dec 9, 2007 · $750,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Feb 2025 | — |
| High winds | 6 | Apr 2011 | Apr 11, 2001 · $3,000 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 Vernon forecast zone and Vernon County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Schell City get?
A normal year brings about 2.0 inches of snow to Schell City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Eldorado Springs weather station 12 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 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 Schell City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 55 miles north. 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 Schell City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 55 mi north | 4,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 67 mi southeast | 5,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 133 mi west-northwest | 14,900 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 Schell City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 63 tornadoes within 25 miles of Schell City, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F3 on March 15, 1982, which passed about 10 miles south-southeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 19, 2025, which passed about 22 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 274 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 25 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on March 9, 2017.
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 Schell City'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.
Schell City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Schell City, MO?
KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 55 miles north. KSGF (Springfield, MO) is 67 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Schell City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Schell City the lowest scan from KEAX is about 4,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Schell City 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 Schell City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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