Morrisville, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Morrisville, Polk County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Morrisville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 153 days in the Polk forecast zone and Polk County — the most common reported hazard around Morrisville, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (96 days) and flooding (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 153 | Jun 2026 | May 8, 2009 · $7.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 96 | Jun 2026 | Dec 26, 2015 · 1 death · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 36 | Jun 2026 | May 12, 2002 · $500,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Jan 2026 | Jan 1, 1999 · $125,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Jan 2025 | Jan 12, 2007 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Aug 2012 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Feb 2025 | — |
| High winds | 2 | May 2009 | — |
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 Polk forecast zone and Polk County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Morrisville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 17 miles south. 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 Morrisville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 17 mi south | 900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 102 mi north-northwest | 10,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 148 mi southwest | 17,800 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 Morrisville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 113 tornadoes within 25 miles of Morrisville, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on November 29, 1991, which passed about 23 miles south-southeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 29, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles south of town.
Hail: 604 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 50 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on April 21, 2022.
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 Morrisville'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.
Morrisville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Morrisville, MO?
KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 17 miles south. KEAX (Kansas City, MO) is 102 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Morrisville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Morrisville the lowest scan from KSGF is about 900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Morrisville 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 Morrisville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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