Bergman, AR Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Bergman, Boone 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 Bergman?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 94 days in the Boone County Except Southwest forecast zone and Boone County — the most common reported hazard around Bergman, mostly in July and August. Next come flash flooding (37 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (7 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds94Mar 2026Jun 23, 2008 · $250,000 damage
Flash flooding37May 2026Apr 25, 2011 · $1.0 million damage
Heavy snow & winter storms7Jan 2026—
Lightning casualties & damage5Feb 2012Feb 3, 2012 · $10,000 damage
Flooding2May 2011May 1, 2011 · $4.3 million damage
Ice storms & sleet1Feb 2025—

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 Boone County Except Southwest forecast zone and Boone County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Bergman get?

A normal year brings about 8.2 inches of snow to Bergman, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lead Hill weather station 9.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.6 in).

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

Which radars cover Bergman?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 67 miles north-northwest. 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 BergmanView
KSGF
Springfield, MO		67 mi north-northwest5,400 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KSRX
Fort Smith, AR		104 mi southwest10,100 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KLZK
Little Rock, AR		110 mi south-southeast11,200 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 Bergman

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 52 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bergman, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF3 on May 26, 2024, which passed about 8 miles south-southeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 19, 2025, which passed about 21 miles west-southwest of town.

Hail: 307 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 34 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on April 24, 2006.

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 Bergman'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.

Bergman radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Bergman, AR?

KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 67 miles north-northwest. KSRX (Fort Smith, AR) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Bergman?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bergman the lowest scan from KSGF is about 5,400 ft up.

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

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