Grovespring, MO Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Grovespring, Wright 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 Grovespring?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 126 days in the Wright forecast zone and Wright County — the most common reported hazard around Grovespring, mostly in August and May. Next come flooding (99 days) and flash flooding (76 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds126Jul 2025Apr 3, 2001 · $3.0 million damage
Flooding99Apr 2026Nov 5, 2024 · 2 deaths · $25,000 damage
Flash flooding76Jun 2026Mar 23, 2023 · 2 deaths
Heavy snow & winter storms34Jan 2026Jan 1, 1999 · $125,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet10Jan 2019Nov 24, 1996 · $250,000 damage
Excessive heat9Aug 2012—
Extreme cold & wind chill7Feb 2025—
Lightning casualties & damage5Jul 2023Jun 13, 2004 · $60,000 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 Wright forecast zone and Wright County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Grovespring?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 45 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over GrovespringView
KSGF
Springfield, MO		45 mi west-southwest3,100 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KEAX
Kansas City, MO		133 mi northwest14,900 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KLSX
St. Louis, MO		138 mi northeast15,800 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 Grovespring

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 81 tornadoes within 25 miles of Grovespring, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on March 25, 1954, which passed about 21 miles east-southeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 3, 2025, which touched down about 6 miles northwest of town.

Hail: 358 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 32 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 Grovespring'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.

Grovespring radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Grovespring, MO?

KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 45 miles west-southwest. KEAX (Kansas City, MO) is 133 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Grovespring?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Grovespring the lowest scan from KSGF is about 3,100 ft up.

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

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