Hollister, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hollister, Taney County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hollister?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 140 days in the Taney forecast zone and Taney County — the most common reported hazard around Hollister, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (75 days) and flooding (37 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 140 | May 2026 | May 8, 2009 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 75 | Sep 2025 | May 27, 2017 · 3 deaths · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 37 | Apr 2024 | Jun 9, 2020 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Jan 2026 | Jan 8, 1997 · $20,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Aug 2012 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Wildfires | 6 | Mar 2025 | Feb 15, 2018 · $250,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Jan 2009 | Nov 24, 1996 · $400,000 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 Taney forecast zone and Taney County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hollister get?
A normal year brings about 6.8 inches of snow to Hollister, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ozark Beach weather station 8.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.7 | 2.3 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 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 Hollister?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 44 miles north-northwest. 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 Hollister | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 44 mi north-northwest | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 111 mi southwest | 11,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 133 mi west-southwest | 15,000 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 Hollister
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 75 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hollister, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F3 on April 2, 1982, which touched down about 24 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on April 20, 2025, which touched down about 19 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 440 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 42 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 3, 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 Hollister'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.
Hollister radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hollister, MO?
KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 44 miles north-northwest. KSRX (Fort Smith, AR) is 111 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hollister?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hollister the lowest scan from KSGF is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hollister 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 Hollister, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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