Lake Ozark, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lake Ozark, Miller County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lake Ozark?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 89 days in the Miller forecast zone and Miller County — the most common reported hazard around Lake Ozark, mostly in August and July. Next come flash flooding (74 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 89 | Apr 2026 | Aug 6, 2022 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 74 | Jun 2026 | May 26, 1997 · 2 deaths |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 23 | Jan 2026 | Nov 30, 2006 · $64 million damage |
| Flooding | 18 | Jun 2026 | Jul 26, 1998 · $4.7 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Jan 2017 | Jan 12, 2007 · $3.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Aug 2012 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Feb 2025 | — |
| High winds | 3 | May 2003 | Feb 25, 2001 · $5,000 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 Miller forecast zone and Miller County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lake Ozark get?
A normal year brings about 4.3 inches of snow to Lake Ozark, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lakeside weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (1.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 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 Lake Ozark?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 79 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 Lake Ozark | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 79 mi south-southwest | 6,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 98 mi west-northwest | 9,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 111 mi east-northeast | 11,300 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 Lake Ozark
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 69 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lake Ozark, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on May 4, 2003, which passed about 16 miles south-southeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on December 14, 2024, which touched down about 11 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 382 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 31 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on May 12, 2011.
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 Lake Ozark'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.
Lake Ozark radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lake Ozark, MO?
KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 79 miles south-southwest. KEAX (Kansas City, MO) is 98 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lake Ozark?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lake Ozark the lowest scan from KSGF is about 6,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Lake Ozark 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 Lake Ozark, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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