Battlefield, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Battlefield, Greene County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Battlefield?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 280 days in the Greene forecast zone and Greene County — the most common reported hazard around Battlefield, mostly in June and August. Next come flash flooding (153 days) and flooding (56 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 280 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2025 · 1 death · $15,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 153 | Jun 2026 | Dec 26, 2015 · 2 deaths |
| Flooding | 56 | Jun 2026 | Jun 14, 2026 · 3 deaths |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 38 | Jan 2026 | Dec 12, 2000 · $175,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 13 | Mar 2017 | Aug 23, 2002 · 4 deaths |
| High winds | 12 | Dec 2025 | Nov 11, 2015 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 12 | Aug 2012 | Jul 23, 1999 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Feb 2019 | Jan 12, 2007 · $122 million damage |
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 Greene forecast zone and Greene County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Battlefield get?
A normal year brings about 14 inches of snow to Battlefield, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Springfield weather station 8.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.6 | 3.3 | 4.4 | 3.3 | 2.0 | 0.1 | 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 Battlefield?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 8 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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Battlefield | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 8 mi north-northwest | 400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 127 mi north-northwest | 13,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 138 mi south-southwest | 15,900 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 Battlefield
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 137 tornadoes within 25 miles of Battlefield, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on November 29, 1991, which passed about 4 miles east-southeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 29, 2025, which passed about 20 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 771 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 63 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on January 7, 2008.
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 Battlefield'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.
Battlefield radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Battlefield, MO?
KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 8 miles north-northwest. KEAX (Kansas City, MO) is 127 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Battlefield?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Battlefield the lowest scan from KSGF is about 400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Battlefield 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 Battlefield, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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