Edgar Springs, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Edgar Springs, Phelps County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Edgar Springs?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 95 days in the Phelps forecast zone and Phelps County — the most common reported hazard around Edgar Springs, mostly in May and August. Next come flash flooding (55 days) and flooding (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 95 | Apr 2026 | Aug 4, 2022 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 55 | Jun 2026 | Dec 26, 2015 · $2.5 million damage |
| Flooding | 35 | Mar 2026 | Nov 5, 2024 · $2.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 28 | Jan 2026 | Nov 30, 2006 · $300,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Jan 2017 | Jan 12, 2007 · $5.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Aug 2012 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | May 2016 | Sep 8, 2001 · $150,000 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 Phelps forecast zone and Phelps County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Edgar Springs get?
A normal year brings about 11 inches of snow to Edgar Springs, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Licking 4N weather station 10.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (3.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 3.6 | 3.5 | 1.7 | 2.0 | 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 Edgar Springs?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 90 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 Edgar Springs | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 90 mi west-southwest | 8,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 94 mi northeast | 8,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 151 mi west-northwest | 18,300 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 Edgar Springs
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 78 tornadoes within 25 miles of Edgar Springs, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on March 25, 1954, which passed about 21 miles southwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 19, 2025, which passed about 21 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 344 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 34 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 21, 1998.
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 Edgar Springs'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.
Edgar Springs radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Edgar Springs, MO?
KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 90 miles west-southwest. KLSX (St. Louis, MO) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Edgar Springs?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Edgar Springs the lowest scan from KSGF is about 8,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Edgar Springs 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 Edgar Springs, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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