Mount Vernon, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mount Vernon, Lawrence County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mount Vernon?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 131 days in the Lawrence forecast zone and Lawrence County — the most common reported hazard around Mount Vernon, mostly in May and April. Next come flash flooding (84 days) and flooding (42 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 131 | Jun 2026 | May 8, 2009 · $3.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 84 | Jun 2026 | Dec 26, 2015 · 1 death · $1.5 million damage |
| Flooding | 42 | Jun 2026 | May 31, 2013 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Jan 2026 | Jan 1, 1999 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 10 | Aug 2012 | Aug 27, 2000 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Jan 2017 | Jan 12, 2007 · $5.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Feb 2025 | Feb 14, 2021 · $25,000 damage |
| High winds | 6 | Dec 2025 | Mar 19, 2025 · $19,000 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 Lawrence forecast zone and Lawrence County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Mount Vernon get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Mount Vernon, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Billings 1Sw weather station 13.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.5 | 3.0 | 4.7 | 2.5 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 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 Mount Vernon?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 25 miles east-northeast. 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 Mount Vernon | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 25 mi east-northeast | 1,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 116 mi west-southwest | 12,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 120 mi north-northwest | 12,800 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 Mount Vernon
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 110 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mount Vernon, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF5 on May 22, 2011, which passed about 24 miles west-southwest of town and caused 158 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 6, 2025, which passed about 24 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 522 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 42 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.25-inch hail on April 26, 1994.
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 Mount Vernon'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.
Mount Vernon radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mount Vernon, MO?
KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 25 miles east-northeast. KINX (Tulsa, OK) is 116 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Mount Vernon?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Mount Vernon the lowest scan from KSGF is about 1,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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