Milford, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Milford, Barton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Milford?
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 Milford, 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 Milford get?
A normal year brings about 7.3 inches of snow to Milford, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lamar 7N weather station 7 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 Milford?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 48 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 Milford | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 48 mi east-southeast | 3,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 85 mi north | 7,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 125 mi southwest | 13,500 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 Milford
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 95 tornadoes within 25 miles of Milford, 15 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on May 4, 2003, which passed about 20 miles west of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 20, 2025, which passed about 23 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 341 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 35 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on April 15, 2023.
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 Milford'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.
Milford radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Milford, MO?
KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 48 miles east-southeast. KEAX (Kansas City, MO) is 85 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Milford?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Milford the lowest scan from KSGF is about 3,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Milford 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 Milford, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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