Carterville, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Carterville, Jasper County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Carterville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 191 days in the Jasper forecast zone and Jasper County — the most common reported hazard around Carterville, mostly in May and June. Next come flash flooding (115 days) and flooding (57 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 191 | Jun 2026 | May 8, 2009 · $3.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 115 | Jun 2026 | Aug 22, 2015 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 57 | Jun 2026 | May 8, 2002 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Jan 2026 | Jan 1, 1999 · $125,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 18 | Jul 2023 | May 23, 2011 · 1 death |
| High winds | 13 | Dec 2025 | Nov 11, 2015 · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 12 | Aug 2022 | Jul 23, 1999 · 3 deaths |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Feb 2019 | Dec 9, 2007 · $5.0 million 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 Jasper forecast zone and Jasper County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Carterville get?
A normal year brings about 7.8 inches of snow to Carterville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Waco 4N weather station 13.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (2.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 2.7 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 1.6 | 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 Carterville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 58 miles east. 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 Carterville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 58 mi east | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 92 mi southwest | 8,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 115 mi north | 12,000 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 Carterville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 153 tornadoes within 25 miles of Carterville, 32 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF5 on May 22, 2011, which passed about 8 miles south-southwest of town and caused 158 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 20, 2025, which passed about 8 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 606 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 46 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 6, 2003.
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 Carterville'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.
Carterville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Carterville, MO?
KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 58 miles east. KINX (Tulsa, OK) is 92 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Carterville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Carterville the lowest scan from KSGF is about 4,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Carterville 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 Carterville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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