Fort Leonard Wood, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fort Leonard Wood, Pulaski County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fort Leonard Wood?
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 Fort Leonard Wood, 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 Fort Leonard Wood get?
A normal year brings about 10 inches of snow to Fort Leonard Wood, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Waynesville 2 W weather station 6.9 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 Fort Leonard Wood?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 79 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 Fort Leonard Wood | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 79 mi west-southwest | 6,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 102 mi northeast | 9,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 137 mi west-northwest | 15,700 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 Fort Leonard Wood
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 75 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fort Leonard Wood, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F4 on March 25, 1954, which passed about 21 miles south of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on March 14, 2025, which passed about 6 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 326 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 33 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 Fort Leonard Wood'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.
Fort Leonard Wood radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fort Leonard Wood, MO?
KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 79 miles west-southwest. KLSX (St. Louis, MO) is 102 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fort Leonard Wood?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fort Leonard Wood the lowest scan from KSGF is about 6,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Fort Leonard Wood 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 Fort Leonard Wood, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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