Warrensburg, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Warrensburg, Johnson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Warrensburg?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 112 days in the Johnson forecast zone and Johnson County — the most common reported hazard around Warrensburg, mostly in June and May. Next come flooding (93 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 112 | Sep 2025 | Nov 9, 1998 · $60,000 damage |
| Flooding | 93 | Jul 2020 | Jun 28, 1999 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 27 | Jul 2020 | — |
| Excessive heat | 16 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Jan 2020 | Jan 30, 2002 · $200,000 damage |
| High winds | 4 | Nov 2019 | May 10, 1999 · $20,000 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 Johnson forecast zone and Johnson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Warrensburg?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 29 miles west. 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 Warrensburg | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 29 mi west | 1,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 107 mi south | 10,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 136 mi west | 15,500 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 Warrensburg
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 90 tornadoes within 25 miles of Warrensburg, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and March. The strongest was an F4 on April 19, 1973, which passed about 19 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on July 11, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles west of town.
Hail: 372 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 29 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on May 11, 1978.
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 Warrensburg'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.
Warrensburg radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Warrensburg, MO?
KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 29 miles west. KSGF (Springfield, MO) is 107 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Warrensburg?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Warrensburg the lowest scan from KEAX is about 1,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Warrensburg 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 Warrensburg, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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