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Missouri Town Funds Own Weather Radar
2 Nov
Summary
- Van Buren, Missouri, is funding a new weather radar by June 2027.
- A Delta Regional Authority grant is a major source for the $2 million project.
- The radar will eliminate a regional dead spot near Dexter, Missouri.
A critical weather radar gap in Missouri's Ozarks region is set to be addressed by June 2027. The City of Van Buren is leading efforts to establish a new weather radar site just outside city limits in Carter County. This initiative stems from identified needs for improved radar coverage nationwide, particularly in areas like north-central Missouri and the Ozarks, which currently lack sufficient real-time weather information.
The roughly $2 million project is primarily financed through a grant from the Delta Regional Authority (DRA), with additional funding expected from state appropriations. The city has also allocated funds for the radar's long-term maintenance. This new radar is anticipated to eliminate a significant dead spot near Dexter, providing meteorologists and emergency managers with vital real-time data.
