Lamar Heights, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lamar Heights, Barton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lamar Heights?
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 Lamar Heights, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (68 days) and flooding (45 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 101 | Apr 2026 | May 8, 2009 · $4.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 68 | Jun 2026 | Apr 30, 2017 · $250,000 damage |
| Flooding | 45 | May 2026 | Dec 14, 2015 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 28 | Jan 2026 | Nov 30, 2006 · $760,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Aug 2012 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Feb 2019 | Jan 12, 2007 · $4.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Feb 2025 | — |
| High winds | 4 | May 2009 | Dec 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 Lamar Heights get?
A normal year brings about 7.3 inches of snow to Lamar Heights, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lamar 7N weather station 7.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 3.2 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 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 Lamar Heights?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 52 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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Lamar Heights | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 52 mi east-southeast | 3,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 91 mi north | 8,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 115 mi southwest | 11,900 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 Lamar Heights
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 102 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lamar Heights, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on May 4, 2003, which passed about 14 miles west-northwest of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 20, 2025, which passed about 13 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 376 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 36 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 6, 2003.
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 Lamar Heights'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.
Lamar Heights radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lamar Heights, MO?
KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 52 miles east-southeast. KEAX (Kansas City, MO) is 91 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lamar Heights?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lamar Heights the lowest scan from KSGF is about 3,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lamar Heights 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 Lamar Heights, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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