Irwin, MO Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Irwin, Barton 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 Irwin?

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 Irwin, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (68 days) and flooding (45 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds101Apr 2026May 8, 2009 · $4.0 million damage
Flash flooding68Jun 2026Apr 30, 2017 · $250,000 damage
Flooding45May 2026Dec 14, 2015 · 1 death
Heavy snow & winter storms28Jan 2026Nov 30, 2006 · $760,000 damage
Excessive heat9Aug 2012—
Ice storms & sleet8Feb 2019Jan 12, 2007 · $4.5 million damage
Extreme cold & wind chill6Feb 2025—
High winds4May 2009Dec 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 Irwin get?

A normal year brings about 7.3 inches of snow to Irwin, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lamar 7N weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (3.2 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
0.00.20.73.21.81.40.00.0

Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Irwin?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 54 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over IrwinView
KSGF
Springfield, MO		54 mi east-southeast4,000 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KEAX
Kansas City, MO		84 mi north7,500 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KINX
Tulsa, OK		121 mi southwest12,800 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 Irwin

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 94 tornadoes within 25 miles of Irwin, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on May 4, 2003, which passed about 13 miles west of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 20, 2025, which passed about 19 miles south-southwest of town.

Hail: 320 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 26 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 Irwin'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.

Irwin radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Irwin, MO?

KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 54 miles east-southeast. KEAX (Kansas City, MO) is 84 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Irwin?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Irwin the lowest scan from KSGF is about 4,000 ft up.

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

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