Walker, MO Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Walker, Vernon County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Walker?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 113 days in the Vernon forecast zone and Vernon County — the most common reported hazard around Walker, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (65 days) and flooding (32 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds113Jul 2025Jul 30, 2023 · $100,000 damage
Flash flooding65May 2025Sep 16, 2010 · $20,000 damage
Flooding32Apr 2026Dec 28, 2015 · 1 death
Heavy snow & winter storms29Jan 2026Jan 1, 1999 · $75,000 damage
Excessive heat10Aug 2012Jul 25, 2002 · 1 death
Ice storms & sleet8Feb 2019Dec 9, 2007 · $750,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill7Feb 2025—
High winds6Apr 2011Apr 11, 2001 · $3,000 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 Vernon forecast zone and Vernon County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Walker get?

A normal year brings about 6.4 inches of snow to Walker, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Nevada Wtp weather station 8.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.5 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
0.00.21.52.51.50.70.00.0

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Walker?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 63 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over WalkerView
KEAX
Kansas City, MO		63 mi north4,900 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KSGF
Springfield, MO		65 mi southeast5,100 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KTWX
Topeka, KS		132 mi northwest14,800 ftLimited — 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 Walker

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 73 tornadoes within 25 miles of Walker, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on May 4, 2003, which passed about 19 miles south of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 20, 2025, which passed about 21 miles south-southeast of town.

Hail: 272 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on March 9, 2017.

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 Walker'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.

Walker radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Walker, MO?

KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 63 miles north. KSGF (Springfield, MO) is 65 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Walker?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Walker the lowest scan from KEAX is about 4,900 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Walker 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 Walker, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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