Brandsville, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Brandsville, Howell County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Brandsville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 162 days in the Howell forecast zone and Howell County — the most common reported hazard around Brandsville, mostly in July and May. Next come flash flooding (105 days) and flooding (69 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 162 | Apr 2026 | May 8, 2009 · $3.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 105 | Jun 2026 | Apr 4, 2025 · 2 deaths · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 69 | May 2026 | May 8, 2002 · $2.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Jan 2026 | Jan 1, 1999 · $250,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 10 | Aug 2012 | Jul 18, 2011 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Jan 2025 | Jan 26, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Mar 2020 | Apr 23, 2013 · 1 death |
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 Howell forecast zone and Howell County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Brandsville get?
A normal year brings about 8.7 inches of snow to Brandsville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the W Plains weather station 11.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (2.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 2.3 | 2.9 | 2.4 | 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 Brandsville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 102 miles west-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 Brandsville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 102 mi west-northwest | 10,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 129 mi south-southwest | 14,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 136 mi southeast | 15,500 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 Brandsville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 70 tornadoes within 25 miles of Brandsville, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 2, 1982, which passed about 11 miles northwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which touched down about 11 miles west of town.
Hail: 237 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 31 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on March 29, 1985.
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 Brandsville'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.
Brandsville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Brandsville, MO?
KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 102 miles west-northwest. KLZK (Little Rock, AR) is 129 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Brandsville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Brandsville the lowest scan from KSGF is about 10,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Brandsville 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 Brandsville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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