Vandiver, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Vandiver, Audrain County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Vandiver?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 81 days in the Audrain forecast zone and Audrain County — the most common reported hazard around Vandiver, mostly in June and May. Next come excessive heat (49 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (44 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 81 | May 2026 | Jun 25, 2024 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 49 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 44 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 34 | Jul 2025 | Jul 21, 2025 · $60,000 damage |
| Flooding | 5 | Jun 2013 | Jun 1, 2013 · $2,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2019 | — |
| High winds | 3 | Mar 2002 | — |
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 Audrain forecast zone and Audrain County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Vandiver?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 70 miles east-southeast. 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 Vandiver | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 70 mi east-southeast | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 132 mi west | 14,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 150 mi east-northeast | 18,200 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 Vandiver
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 76 tornadoes within 25 miles of Vandiver, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F3 on November 27, 1990, which passed about 21 miles west-southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on April 20, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 237 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 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 Vandiver'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.
Vandiver radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Vandiver, MO?
KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 70 miles east-southeast. KEAX (Kansas City, MO) is 132 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Vandiver?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Vandiver the lowest scan from KLSX is about 5,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Vandiver 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 Vandiver, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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