Golden City, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Golden City, Barton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Golden City?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 101 days in the Barton forecast zone and Barton County — the most common reported hazard around Golden City, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (68 days) and flooding (45 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 101 | Apr 2026 | May 8, 2009 · $4.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 68 | Jun 2026 | Apr 30, 2017 · $250,000 damage |
| Flooding | 45 | May 2026 | Dec 14, 2015 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 28 | Jan 2026 | Nov 30, 2006 · $760,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Aug 2012 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Feb 2019 | Jan 12, 2007 · $4.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Feb 2025 | — |
| High winds | 4 | May 2009 | Dec 13, 2008 · $5.0 million 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 Barton forecast zone and Barton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Golden City get?
A normal year brings about 13 inches of snow to Golden City, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lockwood weather station 8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 3.2 | 3.7 | 3.1 | 2.3 | 0.0 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Golden City?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 40 miles east-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 Golden City | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 40 mi east-southeast | 2,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 98 mi north | 9,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 117 mi southwest | 12,200 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 Golden City
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 95 tornadoes within 25 miles of Golden City, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1956, which passed about 25 miles southwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on April 20, 2025, which passed about 19 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 322 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 34 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-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 Golden City'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.
Golden City radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Golden City, MO?
KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 40 miles east-southeast. KEAX (Kansas City, MO) is 98 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Golden City?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Golden City the lowest scan from KSGF is about 2,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Golden City 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 Golden City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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