Aldrich, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Aldrich, Polk County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Aldrich?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 153 days in the Polk forecast zone and Polk County — the most common reported hazard around Aldrich, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (96 days) and flooding (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 153 | Jun 2026 | May 8, 2009 · $7.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 96 | Jun 2026 | Dec 26, 2015 · 1 death · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 36 | Jun 2026 | May 12, 2002 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Jan 2026 | Jan 1, 1999 · $125,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Jan 2025 | Jan 12, 2007 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Aug 2012 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Feb 2025 | — |
| High winds | 2 | May 2009 | — |
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 Polk forecast zone and Polk County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Aldrich?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 23 miles south-southeast. 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 Aldrich | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 23 mi south-southeast | 1,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 95 mi north-northwest | 8,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 146 mi southwest | 17,400 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 Aldrich
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 92 tornadoes within 25 miles of Aldrich, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on May 4, 2003, which passed about 11 miles north of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 29, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 422 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 43 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on April 15, 2023.
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 Aldrich'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.
Aldrich radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Aldrich, MO?
KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 23 miles south-southeast. KEAX (Kansas City, MO) is 95 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Aldrich?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Aldrich the lowest scan from KSGF is about 1,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Aldrich 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 Aldrich, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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