El Dorado Springs, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for El Dorado Springs, Cedar County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits El Dorado Springs?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 88 days in the Cedar forecast zone and Cedar County — the most common reported hazard around El Dorado Springs, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (35 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 88 | Mar 2026 | May 8, 2009 · $7.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 35 | Jun 2024 | Jun 9, 2024 · $800,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 28 | Jan 2026 | Nov 30, 2006 · $50,000 damage |
| Flooding | 10 | Jun 2025 | May 7, 2002 · $200,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Jan 2025 | Dec 9, 2007 · $750,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Aug 2012 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Feb 2025 | — |
| High winds | 3 | Nov 2015 | Nov 27, 2005 · $5,000 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 Cedar forecast zone and Cedar County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does El Dorado Springs get?
A normal year brings about 2.0 inches of snow to El Dorado Springs, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Eldorado Springs weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (1.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 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 El Dorado Springs?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 55 miles southeast. 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 El Dorado Springs | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 55 mi southeast | 4,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 66 mi north-northwest | 5,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 143 mi west-northwest | 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 El Dorado Springs
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 76 tornadoes within 25 miles of El Dorado Springs, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on May 4, 2003, which passed about 15 miles south of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 19, 2025, which passed about 23 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 290 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 22 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on April 15, 2023.
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 El Dorado 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.
El Dorado Springs radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to El Dorado Springs, MO?
KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 55 miles southeast. KEAX (Kansas City, MO) is 66 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in El Dorado Springs?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over El Dorado Springs the lowest scan from KSGF is about 4,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for El Dorado 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 El Dorado Springs, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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