Tebbetts, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Tebbetts, Callaway County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Tebbetts?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 97 days in the Callaway forecast zone and Callaway County — the most common reported hazard around Tebbetts, mostly in July and June. Next come excessive heat (55 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 97 | Apr 2026 | Oct 17, 2007 · $500,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 55 | Aug 2023 | Jul 16, 1999 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 40 | Jan 2025 | Nov 29, 2006 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 34 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Flooding | 9 | Jun 2019 | Jun 3, 2019 · $2.0 million damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Aug 2016 | Aug 20, 2014 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2022 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2024 | — |
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 Callaway forecast zone and Callaway County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Tebbetts get?
A normal year brings about 8.9 inches of snow to Tebbetts, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Jefferson City Wtp weather station 12.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 2.5 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 0.4 | 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 Tebbetts?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 69 miles east. 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 Tebbetts | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 69 mi east | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 124 mi southwest | 13,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 125 mi west | 13,600 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 Tebbetts
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 60 tornadoes within 25 miles of Tebbetts, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF3 on May 22, 2019, which passed about 9 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF2 on April 20, 2025, which touched down about 12 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 300 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 32 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on June 8, 1982.
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 Tebbetts'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.
Tebbetts radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Tebbetts, MO?
KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 69 miles east. KSGF (Springfield, MO) is 124 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Tebbetts?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Tebbetts the lowest scan from KLSX is about 5,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Tebbetts 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 Tebbetts, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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