Urbana, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Urbana, Dallas County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Urbana?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 105 days in the Dallas forecast zone and Dallas County — the most common reported hazard around Urbana, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (70 days) and flooding (39 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 105 | Apr 2026 | May 8, 2009 · $3.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 70 | Jun 2026 | Sep 7, 2018 · 1 death · $30,000 damage |
| Flooding | 39 | Jun 2026 | May 8, 2025 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Jan 2026 | Jan 1, 1999 · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Aug 2012 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Jan 2017 | Jan 12, 2007 · $100 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Feb 2025 | — |
| High winds | 4 | Mar 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 · $2,000 damage |
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 Dallas forecast zone and Dallas County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Urbana get?
A normal year brings about 9.0 inches of snow to Urbana, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Buffalo 2N weather station 12.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 4.1 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 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 Urbana?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 44 miles south-southwest. 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 Urbana | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 44 mi south-southwest | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 89 mi northwest | 8,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 147 mi east-northeast | 17,600 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 Urbana
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 64 tornadoes within 25 miles of Urbana, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and March. The strongest was an F3 on May 4, 2003, which passed about 5 miles south of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 26, 2024, which touched down about 18 miles south of town.
Hail: 357 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 32 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on April 1, 2024.
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 Urbana'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.
Urbana radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Urbana, MO?
KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 44 miles south-southwest. KEAX (Kansas City, MO) is 89 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Urbana?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Urbana the lowest scan from KSGF is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Urbana 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 Urbana, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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