Halfway, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Halfway, Polk County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Halfway?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 153 days in the Polk forecast zone and Polk County — the most common reported hazard around Halfway, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (96 days) and flooding (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 153 | Jun 2026 | May 8, 2009 · $7.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 96 | Jun 2026 | Dec 26, 2015 · 1 death · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 36 | Jun 2026 | May 12, 2002 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Jan 2026 | Jan 1, 1999 · $125,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Jan 2025 | Jan 12, 2007 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Aug 2012 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Feb 2025 | — |
| High winds | 2 | May 2009 | — |
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 Polk forecast zone and Polk County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Halfway get?
A normal year brings about 9.0 inches of snow to Halfway, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Buffalo 2N weather station 8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 4.1 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 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 Halfway?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 28 miles south-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 Halfway | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 28 mi south-southwest | 1,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 99 mi north-northwest | 9,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 158 mi east-northeast | 19,700 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 Halfway
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 87 tornadoes within 25 miles of Halfway, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on May 4, 2003, which passed about 10 miles north of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 29, 2025, which passed about 17 miles south of town.
Hail: 431 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 42 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on May 26, 2024.
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 Halfway'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.
Halfway radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Halfway, MO?
KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 28 miles south-southwest. KEAX (Kansas City, MO) is 99 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Halfway?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Halfway the lowest scan from KSGF is about 1,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Halfway 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 Halfway, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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