Fordland, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fordland, Webster County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fordland?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 142 days in the Webster forecast zone and Webster County — the most common reported hazard around Fordland, mostly in July and April. Next come flash flooding (99 days) and flooding (50 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 142 | Apr 2026 | May 8, 2009 · $5.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 99 | Jun 2026 | Feb 16, 2008 · 1 death · $250,000 damage |
| Flooding | 50 | Jun 2026 | May 8, 2002 · $2.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 35 | Jan 2026 | Nov 27, 2001 · $250,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 11 | Jan 2025 | Jan 12, 2007 · $5.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Aug 2012 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Feb 2025 | Dec 12, 2000 · $25,000 damage |
| High winds | 5 | Mar 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 · $3,000 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 Webster forecast zone and Webster County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Fordland get?
A normal year brings about 5.2 inches of snow to Fordland, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Marshfield 4 Wsw weather station 11.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (2.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 2.2 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 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 Fordland?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 26 miles west-northwest. 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 Fordland | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 26 mi west-northwest | 1,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 135 mi north-northwest | 15,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 151 mi south-southwest | 18,400 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 Fordland
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 142 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fordland, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on November 29, 1991, which passed about 16 miles west-northwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 3, 2025, which touched down about 25 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 678 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 58 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on September 22, 2006.
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 Fordland'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.
Fordland radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fordland, MO?
KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 26 miles west-northwest. KEAX (Kansas City, MO) is 135 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fordland?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fordland the lowest scan from KSGF is about 1,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Fordland 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 Fordland, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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