Bent Tree Harbor, MO Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Bent Tree Harbor, Benton 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 Bent Tree Harbor?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 100 days in the Benton forecast zone and Benton County — the most common reported hazard around Bent Tree Harbor, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (75 days) and flooding (30 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds100Apr 2026Jul 5, 2004 · 1 death · $350,000 damage
Flash flooding75May 2026Jul 21, 1996 · 2 deaths · $10,000 damage
Flooding30Apr 2026Jul 26, 1998 · $27,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms28Jan 2026Jan 1, 2021 · $25,000 damage
Excessive heat9Aug 2012—
Ice storms & sleet8Feb 2019Jan 12, 2007 · $300,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill7Feb 2025—
High winds4Mar 2025Mar 14, 2025 · $8,000 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 Benton forecast zone and Benton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Bent Tree Harbor?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 57 miles 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 Bent Tree HarborView
KEAX
Kansas City, MO		57 mi northwest4,300 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KSGF
Springfield, MO		70 mi south5,700 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KLSX
St. Louis, MO		155 mi east-northeast19,200 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 Bent Tree Harbor

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 68 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bent Tree Harbor, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 19, 1973, which passed about 20 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF1 on May 19, 2025, which passed about 12 miles west-southwest of town.

Hail: 284 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 22 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 26, 2024.

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 Bent Tree Harbor'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.

Bent Tree Harbor radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Bent Tree Harbor, MO?

KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 57 miles northwest. KSGF (Springfield, MO) is 70 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Bent Tree Harbor?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bent Tree Harbor the lowest scan from KEAX is about 4,300 ft up.

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

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