Laurie, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Laurie, Morgan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Laurie?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 88 days in the Morgan forecast zone and Morgan County — the most common reported hazard around Laurie, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (69 days) and flooding (41 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 88 | Apr 2026 | May 19, 2025 · $130,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 69 | May 2024 | Jul 29, 1996 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| Flooding | 41 | May 2026 | Jul 26, 1998 · $3.1 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 26 | Jan 2026 | Jan 1, 1999 · $75,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Aug 2012 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Feb 2019 | Jan 30, 2002 · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Feb 2025 | — |
| High winds | 4 | Mar 2025 | May 13, 2003 · $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 Morgan forecast zone and Morgan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Laurie get?
A normal year brings about 4.3 inches of snow to Laurie, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lakeside weather station 11 miles away. 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 Laurie?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 74 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 Laurie | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 74 mi south-southwest | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 88 mi west-northwest | 8,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 121 mi east-northeast | 12,900 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 Laurie
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 72 tornadoes within 25 miles of Laurie, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on May 4, 2003, which passed about 20 miles south-southeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 20, 2025, which touched down about 25 miles north of town.
Hail: 376 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 Laurie'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.
Laurie radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Laurie, MO?
KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 74 miles south-southwest. KEAX (Kansas City, MO) is 88 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Laurie?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Laurie the lowest scan from KSGF is about 6,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Laurie 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 Laurie, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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