Shelbina, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Shelbina, Shelby County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Shelbina?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 44 days in the Shelby forecast zone and Shelby County — the most common reported hazard around Shelbina, mostly in June and August. Next come excessive heat (41 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 44 | Aug 2025 | Aug 2, 2006 · $5,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 41 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 40 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 25 | Jun 2026 | Jun 3, 2008 · $1,000 damage |
| High winds | 7 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2019 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jul 2008 | Oct 17, 2005 · 2 deaths |
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 Shelby forecast zone and Shelby County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Shelbina get?
A normal year brings about 16 inches of snow to Shelbina, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Shelbina weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (5.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.9 | 3.4 | 5.7 | 3.9 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 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 Shelbina?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 100 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 Shelbina | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 100 mi southeast | 9,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 134 mi west-southwest | 15,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 147 mi east-northeast | 17,500 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 Shelbina
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 68 tornadoes within 25 miles of Shelbina, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 23, 1975, which passed about 5 miles west-southwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on August 9, 2025, which touched down about 16 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 158 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 4, 1985.
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 Shelbina'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.
Shelbina radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Shelbina, MO?
KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 100 miles southeast. KEAX (Kansas City, MO) is 134 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Shelbina?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Shelbina the lowest scan from KLSX is about 9,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Shelbina 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 Shelbina, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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