Crane, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Crane, Stone County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Crane?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 116 days in the Stone forecast zone and Stone County — the most common reported hazard around Crane, mostly in July and May. Next come flash flooding (62 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 116 | Sep 2025 | Jul 19, 2018 · 17 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 62 | May 2025 | Mar 17, 2008 · $7.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Jan 2026 | Jan 1, 1999 · $20,000 damage |
| Flooding | 23 | Apr 2025 | Dec 28, 2015 · $1.5 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Aug 2012 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | May 2019 | Sep 23, 1996 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Feb 2025 | Dec 12, 2000 · $10,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Jan 2009 | Nov 24, 1996 · $350,000 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 Stone forecast zone and Stone County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Crane get?
A normal year brings about 6.9 inches of snow to Crane, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Galena weather station 8.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 3.6 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 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 Crane?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 25 miles north-northeast. 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 Crane | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 25 mi north-northeast | 1,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 120 mi south-southwest | 12,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 122 mi west-southwest | 13,000 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 Crane
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 129 tornadoes within 25 miles of Crane, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF4 on May 10, 2008, which passed about 13 miles west-southwest of town and caused 21 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 29, 2025, which passed about 16 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 707 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 50 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.25-inch hail on April 26, 1994.
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 Crane'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.
Crane radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Crane, MO?
KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 25 miles north-northeast. KSRX (Fort Smith, AR) is 120 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Crane?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Crane the lowest scan from KSGF is about 1,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Crane 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 Crane, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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