South Lineville, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for South Lineville, Mercer County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits South Lineville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 38 days in the Mercer forecast zone and Mercer County — the most common reported hazard around South Lineville, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (35 days) and excessive heat (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 38 | Sep 2025 | Apr 2, 2010 · $20,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 35 | Nov 2025 | Apr 10, 1997 · $500,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Jan 2017 | Dec 10, 2007 · $10,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 4 | Nov 2018 | — |
| High winds | 2 | Dec 2021 | — |
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 Mercer forecast zone and Mercer County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does South Lineville get?
A normal year brings about 29 inches of snow to South Lineville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Leon 6 Ese weather station 11.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (8.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 1.5 | 7.8 | 8.0 | 6.0 | 4.9 | 0.1 | 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 Lineville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 80 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 South Lineville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 80 mi north | 6,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 128 mi south-southwest | 14,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 157 mi west-northwest | 19,600 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 Lineville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 71 tornadoes within 25 miles of South Lineville, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on June 7, 1984, which passed about 6 miles northwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 30, 2024, which touched down about 21 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 226 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 26 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 5, 1971.
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 Lineville'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 Lineville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to South Lineville, MO?
KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 80 miles north. KEAX (Kansas City, MO) is 128 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in South Lineville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over South Lineville the lowest scan from KDMX is about 6,900 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for South Lineville 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 Lineville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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