Branson, MO Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Branson, Taney 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 Branson?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 140 days in the Taney forecast zone and Taney County — the most common reported hazard around Branson, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (75 days) and flooding (37 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds140May 2026May 8, 2009 · $500,000 damage
Flash flooding75Sep 2025May 27, 2017 · 3 deaths · $500,000 damage
Flooding37Apr 2024Jun 9, 2020 · 1 death
Heavy snow & winter storms34Jan 2026Jan 8, 1997 · $20,000 damage
Excessive heat9Aug 2012—
Extreme cold & wind chill6Feb 2025—
Wildfires6Mar 2025Feb 15, 2018 · $250,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet4Jan 2009Nov 24, 1996 · $400,000 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 Taney forecast zone and Taney County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Branson get?

A normal year brings about 6.8 inches of snow to Branson, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ozark Beach weather station 11.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.3 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
0.00.01.72.31.81.00.00.0

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Branson?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 43 miles north. 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 BransonView
KSGF
Springfield, MO		43 mi north2,900 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KSRX
Fort Smith, AR		109 mi south-southwest11,000 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KINX
Tulsa, OK		130 mi west-southwest14,400 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 Branson

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 81 tornadoes within 25 miles of Branson, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F3 on March 24, 1954, which touched down about 22 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on April 20, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles northeast of town.

Hail: 454 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 41 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 3, 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 Branson'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.

Branson radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Branson, MO?

KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 43 miles north. KSRX (Fort Smith, AR) is 109 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Branson?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Branson the lowest scan from KSGF is about 2,900 ft up.

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

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