Birch Tree, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Birch Tree, Shannon County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Birch Tree?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 93 days in the Shannon forecast zone and Shannon County — the most common reported hazard around Birch Tree, mostly in May and July. Next come flash flooding (53 days) and flooding (46 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 93 | Mar 2026 | Aug 7, 2011 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 53 | Jun 2025 | Jul 5, 2011 · 1 death · $2,000 damage |
| Flooding | 46 | Mar 2026 | Jul 29, 1998 · $146,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Jan 2026 | Jan 1, 1999 · $150,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Aug 2012 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Jan 2019 | Feb 21, 2001 · $5,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Feb 2025 | — |
| High winds | 2 | Sep 2008 | — |
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 Shannon forecast zone and Shannon County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Birch Tree get?
A normal year brings about 6.0 inches of snow to Birch Tree, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Eminence 1 N weather station 13.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 2.3 | 1.9 | 1.3 | 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 Birch Tree?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 106 miles west. 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 Birch Tree | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 106 mi west | 10,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 126 mi north-northeast | 13,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 146 mi southeast | 17,300 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 Birch Tree
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 46 tornadoes within 25 miles of Birch Tree, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and December. The strongest was an F4 on May 21, 1957, which passed about 18 miles east of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 16, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 174 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 24 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on April 2, 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 Birch Tree'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.
Birch Tree radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Birch Tree, MO?
KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 106 miles west. KLSX (St. Louis, MO) is 126 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Birch Tree?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Birch Tree the lowest scan from KSGF is about 10,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Birch Tree 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 Birch Tree, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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