Viburnum, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Viburnum, Iron County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Viburnum?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 64 days in the Iron forecast zone and Iron County — the most common reported hazard around Viburnum, mostly in May and July. Next come excessive heat (50 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 64 | May 2026 | Sep 14, 2021 · 1 death · $30,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 50 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Feb 2025 | Dec 1, 2006 · $98,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 22 | Apr 2025 | May 12, 2002 · 1 death · $5.5 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 3 | Jan 2013 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Jan 2014 | — |
| High winds | 3 | Feb 2014 | — |
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 Iron forecast zone and Iron County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Viburnum?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 72 miles north-northeast. 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 Viburnum | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 72 mi north-northeast | 5,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 129 mi west-southwest | 14,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 137 mi east-southeast | 15,700 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 Viburnum
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 50 tornadoes within 25 miles of Viburnum, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on December 21, 1967, which passed about 2 miles southeast of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 19, 2025, which touched down about 10 miles east of town.
Hail: 187 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 23 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on April 2, 2006.
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 Viburnum'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.
Viburnum radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Viburnum, MO?
KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 72 miles north-northeast. KSGF (Springfield, MO) is 129 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Viburnum?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Viburnum the lowest scan from KLSX is about 5,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Viburnum 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 Viburnum, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Steelville, MO radar 21 mi
- Salem, MO radar 23 mi
- Potosi, MO radar 25 mi
- Bismarck, MO radar 28 mi
- Cuba, MO radar 29 mi
- Ironton, MO radar 29 mi
- Bourbon, MO radar 31 mi
- Leadwood, MO radar 31 mi
- St. James, MO radar 33 mi
- Sullivan, MO radar 34 mi