Westphalia, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Westphalia, Osage County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Westphalia?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 52 days in the Osage forecast zone and Osage County — the most common reported hazard around Westphalia, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (48 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (38 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 52 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 48 | May 2024 | Feb 27, 2011 · $18,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 38 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 29 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Flooding | 11 | May 2017 | May 8, 2007 · $30,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2022 | Feb 21, 2008 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2024 | — |
| 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 Osage forecast zone and Osage County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Westphalia get?
A normal year brings about 11 inches of snow to Westphalia, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Rich Fountain 3 E weather station 10.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.3 | 2.4 | 4.6 | 2.7 | 0.8 | 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 Westphalia?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 73 miles east-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 Westphalia | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 73 mi east-northeast | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 113 mi southwest | 11,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 125 mi west-northwest | 13,600 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 Westphalia
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 43 tornadoes within 25 miles of Westphalia, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF3 on May 22, 2019, which passed about 12 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF2 on April 20, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 267 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 30 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 30, 2004.
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 Westphalia'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.
Westphalia radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Westphalia, MO?
KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 73 miles east-northeast. KSGF (Springfield, MO) is 113 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Westphalia?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Westphalia the lowest scan from KLSX is about 6,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Westphalia 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 Westphalia, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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