Crocker, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Crocker, Pulaski County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Crocker?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 91 days in the Pulaski forecast zone and Pulaski County — the most common reported hazard around Crocker, mostly in May and August. Next come flash flooding (53 days) and flooding (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 91 | May 2026 | Nov 14, 2020 · $90,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 53 | Apr 2026 | Dec 26, 2015 · 5 deaths |
| Flooding | 32 | Jul 2025 | Nov 8, 2024 · 2 deaths · $25,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 28 | Jan 2026 | Feb 2, 2022 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Jan 2017 | Jan 12, 2007 · $8.3 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Aug 2012 | — |
| High winds | 7 | Mar 2025 | Apr 11, 2001 · $150,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Feb 2025 | — |
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 Pulaski forecast zone and Pulaski County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Crocker get?
A normal year brings about 10 inches of snow to Crocker, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Waynesville 2 W weather station 9.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 4.8 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 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 Crocker?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 79 miles 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 Crocker | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 79 mi southwest | 6,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 100 mi east-northeast | 9,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 123 mi west-northwest | 13,300 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 Crocker
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 55 tornadoes within 25 miles of Crocker, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on May 4, 2003, which passed about 17 miles west of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on March 14, 2025, which passed about 21 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 301 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 30 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 21, 1977.
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 Crocker'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.
Crocker radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Crocker, MO?
KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 79 miles southwest. KLSX (St. Louis, MO) is 100 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Crocker?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Crocker the lowest scan from KSGF is about 6,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Crocker 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 Crocker, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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