Jane, MO Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Jane, McDonald 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 Jane?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 106 days in the McDonald forecast zone and McDonald County — the most common reported hazard around Jane, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (93 days) and flooding (49 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds106Jun 2026Apr 15, 2001 · $125,000 damage
Flash flooding93Sep 2025Jan 4, 2005 · 2 deaths
Flooding49Jun 2026Dec 27, 2015 · $10 million damage
Heavy snow & winter storms31Jan 2026Mar 13, 1999 · $50,000 damage
Excessive heat9Aug 2012Jul 23, 1999 · 1 death
Extreme cold & wind chill6Feb 2025Dec 12, 2000 · $50,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet5Jan 2009Jan 12, 2007 · $100,000 damage
High winds2Mar 2025—

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 McDonald forecast zone and McDonald County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Jane get?

A normal year brings about 9.4 inches of snow to Jane, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Anderson weather station 10.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.6 in).

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

Which radars cover Jane?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 69 miles 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 JaneView
KSGF
Springfield, MO		69 mi northeast5,600 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KINX
Tulsa, OK		74 mi west-southwest6,200 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KSRX
Fort Smith, AR		86 mi south7,700 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation

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 Jane

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 133 tornadoes within 25 miles of Jane, 33 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF4 on May 10, 2008, which passed about 24 miles north of town and caused 21 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 18, 2025, which passed about 13 miles west-southwest of town.

Hail: 488 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 41 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 13, 1995.

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 Jane'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.

Jane radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Jane, MO?

KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 69 miles northeast. KINX (Tulsa, OK) is 74 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Jane?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Jane the lowest scan from KSGF is about 5,600 ft up.

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

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