Grand Falls Plaza, MO Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Grand Falls Plaza, Newton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Grand Falls Plaza?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 146 days in the Newton forecast zone and Newton County — the most common reported hazard around Grand Falls Plaza, mostly in May and July. Next come flash flooding (140 days) and flooding (33 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds146Jun 2026May 8, 2009 · $3.0 million damage
Flash flooding140Jun 2026Mar 17, 2008 · $2.0 million damage
Flooding33Jun 2026May 8, 2002 · 1 death · $10,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms32Jan 2026Nov 30, 2006 · $150,000 damage
Excessive heat9Aug 2012—
Ice storms & sleet6Feb 2008Jan 12, 2007 · $40 million damage
Extreme cold & wind chill6Feb 2025Dec 12, 2000 · $10,000 damage
High winds3Nov 2015Nov 27, 2005 · $50,000 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 Newton forecast zone and Newton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Grand Falls Plaza?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 64 miles east-northeast. 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over Grand Falls PlazaView
KSGF
Springfield, MO		64 mi east-northeast5,000 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KINX
Tulsa, OK		82 mi southwest7,200 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KSRX
Fort Smith, AR		121 mi south12,900 ftLimited — 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 Grand Falls Plaza

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 155 tornadoes within 25 miles of Grand Falls Plaza, 32 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF5 on May 22, 2011, which crossed near town and caused 158 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 29, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles southeast of town.

Hail: 638 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 59 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 6, 2003.

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 Grand Falls Plaza'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.

Grand Falls Plaza radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Grand Falls Plaza, MO?

KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 64 miles east-northeast. KINX (Tulsa, OK) is 82 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Grand Falls Plaza?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Grand Falls Plaza the lowest scan from KSGF is about 5,000 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Grand Falls Plaza 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 Grand Falls Plaza, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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