Spickard, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Spickard, Grundy County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Spickard?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 84 days in the Grundy forecast zone and Grundy County — the most common reported hazard around Spickard, mostly in June and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (35 days) and flash flooding (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 84 | May 2026 | Jun 6, 1999 · $15,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 35 | Jan 2026 | Apr 10, 1997 · $3.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2019 | Dec 10, 2007 · $5,000 damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Oct 2018 | — |
| High winds | 4 | Mar 2023 | — |
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 Grundy forecast zone and Grundy County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Spickard get?
A normal year brings about 17 inches of snow to Spickard, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Trenton weather station 11.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.9 | 3.5 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 2.9 | 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 Spickard?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 103 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 Spickard | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 103 mi north | 10,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 105 mi south-southwest | 10,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KOAX Omaha, NE | 163 mi west-northwest | 20,800 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 Spickard
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 65 tornadoes within 25 miles of Spickard, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on June 7, 1984, which passed about 23 miles northwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 27, 2024, which crossed near town.
Hail: 306 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 52 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on May 10, 2014.
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 Spickard'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.
Spickard radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Spickard, MO?
KDMX (Des Moines, IA), about 103 miles north. KEAX (Kansas City, MO) is 105 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Spickard?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Spickard the lowest scan from KDMX is about 10,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Spickard 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 Spickard, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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