Winston, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Winston, Daviess County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Winston?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 69 days in the Daviess forecast zone and Daviess County — the most common reported hazard around Winston, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (35 days) and flooding (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 69 | May 2026 | Apr 2, 2010 · $45,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 35 | Jan 2023 | Apr 10, 1997 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 26 | Jun 2021 | May 6, 2007 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 17 | Jun 2021 | Jun 24, 2008 · $15,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 14 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 9 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Feb 2019 | Dec 10, 2007 · $250,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 3 | Nov 2018 | — |
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 Daviess forecast zone and Daviess County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Winston get?
A normal year brings about 20 inches of snow to Winston, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Gallatin 1W weather station 9.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.0 | 4.9 | 6.2 | 5.6 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 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 Winston?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 74 miles south. 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 Winston | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 74 mi south | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 127 mi west-southwest | 13,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 130 mi north | 14,500 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 Winston
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 69 tornadoes within 25 miles of Winston, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on May 29, 2004, which passed about 5 miles west-northwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 11, 2022, which touched down about 25 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 332 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 46 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on September 10, 1984.
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 Winston'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.
Winston radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Winston, MO?
KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 74 miles south. KTWX (Topeka, KS) is 127 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Winston?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Winston the lowest scan from KEAX 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 Winston 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 Winston, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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