Conway, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Conway, Laclede County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Conway?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 118 days in the Laclede forecast zone and Laclede County — the most common reported hazard around Conway, mostly in August and May. Next come flash flooding (71 days) and flooding (42 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 118 | Apr 2026 | May 8, 2009 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 71 | Jun 2026 | Aug 20, 2007 · 1 death · $5.5 million damage |
| Flooding | 42 | May 2026 | Jul 3, 2015 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Jan 2026 | Jan 8, 1997 · $50,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Jan 2017 | Jan 12, 2007 · $50 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Aug 2012 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 8 | Feb 2025 | Jan 1, 2018 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 6 | Aug 2019 | Oct 8, 2009 · 1 death · $1,000 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 Laclede forecast zone and Laclede County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Conway get?
A normal year brings about 8.3 inches of snow to Conway, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lebanon 2W weather station 14.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 2.6 | 2.9 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 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 Conway?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 36 miles west-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 Conway | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 36 mi west-southwest | 2,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 119 mi northwest | 12,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 143 mi northeast | 16,800 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 Conway
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 91 tornadoes within 25 miles of Conway, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on September 26, 1959, which passed about 14 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 3, 2025, which touched down about 9 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 406 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 34 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on May 8, 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 Conway'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.
Conway radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Conway, MO?
KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 36 miles west-southwest. KEAX (Kansas City, MO) is 119 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Conway?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Conway the lowest scan from KSGF is about 2,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Conway 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 Conway, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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