Koshkonong, MO Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Koshkonong, Oregon 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 Koshkonong?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 74 days in the Oregon forecast zone and Oregon County — the most common reported hazard around Koshkonong, mostly in July and May. Next come flash flooding (32 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (31 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds74Mar 2026May 8, 2009 · $1.0 million damage
Flash flooding32Apr 2025Apr 29, 2017 · $4.0 million damage
Heavy snow & winter storms31Jan 2026Jan 1, 1999 · $150,000 damage
Flooding24Jun 2025Nov 4, 2024 · $61,000 damage
Excessive heat9Aug 2012—
Ice storms & sleet4Jan 2009—
Extreme cold & wind chill4Feb 2025—
High winds2Feb 2014Feb 20, 2014 · $25,000 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 Oregon forecast zone and Oregon County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Koshkonong?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 106 miles west-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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over KoshkonongView
KSGF
Springfield, MO		106 mi west-northwest10,600 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KLZK
Little Rock, AR		127 mi south-southwest13,800 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KNQA
Memphis, TN		132 mi southeast14,700 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 Koshkonong

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 68 tornadoes within 25 miles of Koshkonong, 26 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and March. The strongest was an EF4 on February 5, 2008, which passed about 24 miles south-southeast of town and caused 13 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which touched down about 15 miles west-northwest of town.

Hail: 243 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 32 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on March 29, 1985.

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 Koshkonong'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.

Koshkonong radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Koshkonong, MO?

KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 106 miles west-northwest. KLZK (Little Rock, AR) is 127 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Koshkonong?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Koshkonong the lowest scan from KSGF is about 10,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.

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

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