Buffalo, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Buffalo, Dallas County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Buffalo?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 105 days in the Dallas forecast zone and Dallas County — the most common reported hazard around Buffalo, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (70 days) and flooding (39 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 105 | Apr 2026 | May 8, 2009 · $3.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 70 | Jun 2026 | Sep 7, 2018 · 1 death · $30,000 damage |
| Flooding | 39 | Jun 2026 | May 8, 2025 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Jan 2026 | Jan 1, 1999 · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Aug 2012 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Jan 2017 | Jan 12, 2007 · $100 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Feb 2025 | — |
| High winds | 4 | Mar 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 · $2,000 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 Dallas forecast zone and Dallas County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Buffalo get?
A normal year brings about 9.0 inches of snow to Buffalo, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Buffalo 2N weather station 1.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 4.1 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 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 Buffalo?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 33 miles south-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 Buffalo | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 33 mi south-southwest | 2,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 102 mi northwest | 10,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 150 mi east-northeast | 18,200 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 Buffalo
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 82 tornadoes within 25 miles of Buffalo, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and March. The strongest was an F3 on May 4, 2003, which passed about 9 miles north of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 29, 2025, which passed about 20 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 464 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 45 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-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 Buffalo'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.
Buffalo radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Buffalo, MO?
KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 33 miles south-southwest. KEAX (Kansas City, MO) is 102 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Buffalo?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Buffalo the lowest scan from KSGF is about 2,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Buffalo 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 Buffalo, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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