South Gorin, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for South Gorin, Scotland County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits South Gorin?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 62 days in the Scotland forecast zone and Scotland County — the most common reported hazard around South Gorin, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (54 days) and flash flooding (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 62 | Jun 2025 | May 30, 2013 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 54 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 26 | Aug 2023 | May 12, 2010 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Dec 2024 | Jan 4, 2005 · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2019 | — |
| Excessive heat | 4 | Aug 2013 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | May 2011 | Jun 12, 2008 · $150,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 3 | 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 Scotland forecast zone and Scotland County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does South Gorin get?
A normal year brings about 19 inches of snow to South Gorin, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Memphis weather station 10.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (6.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.7 | 3.4 | 6.6 | 6.8 | 1.2 | 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 South Gorin?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 115 miles northeast. 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 South Gorin | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 115 mi northeast | 11,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 130 mi northwest | 14,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 135 mi south-southeast | 15,400 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 South Gorin
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 47 tornadoes within 25 miles of South Gorin, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F4 on January 24, 1967, which passed about 22 miles northwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 10, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 213 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on August 27, 1965.
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 South Gorin'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.
South Gorin radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to South Gorin, MO?
KDVN (Quad Cities, IA), about 115 miles northeast. KDMX (Des Moines, IA) is 130 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in South Gorin?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over South Gorin the lowest scan from KDVN is about 11,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for South Gorin 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 South Gorin, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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