Bennett Springs, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bennett Springs, Laclede County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bennett Springs?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 118 days in the Laclede forecast zone and Laclede County — the most common reported hazard around Bennett Springs, mostly in August and May. Next come flash flooding (71 days) and flooding (42 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 118 | Apr 2026 | May 8, 2009 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 71 | Jun 2026 | Aug 20, 2007 · 1 death · $5.5 million damage |
| Flooding | 42 | May 2026 | Jul 3, 2015 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Jan 2026 | Jan 8, 1997 · $50,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Jan 2017 | Jan 12, 2007 · $50 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Aug 2012 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Feb 2025 | Jan 1, 2018 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Aug 2019 | Oct 8, 2009 · 1 death · $1,000 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 Laclede forecast zone and Laclede County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bennett Springs get?
A normal year brings about 8.3 inches of snow to Bennett Springs, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lebanon 2W weather station 9.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 2.6 | 2.9 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 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 Bennett Springs?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 46 miles southwest. 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 Bennett Springs | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 46 mi southwest | 3,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 107 mi northwest | 10,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 136 mi east-northeast | 15,400 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 Bennett Springs
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 61 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bennett Springs, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on May 4, 2003, which passed about 8 miles northwest of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 3, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 376 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 36 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on April 9, 2001.
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 Bennett Springs'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.
Bennett Springs radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bennett Springs, MO?
KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 46 miles southwest. KEAX (Kansas City, MO) is 107 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bennett Springs?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bennett Springs the lowest scan from KSGF is about 3,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bennett Springs 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 Bennett Springs, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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