Mountain Grove, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mountain Grove, Wright County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mountain Grove?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 126 days in the Wright forecast zone and Wright County — the most common reported hazard around Mountain Grove, mostly in August and May. Next come flooding (99 days) and flash flooding (76 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 126 | Jul 2025 | Apr 3, 2001 · $3.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 99 | Apr 2026 | Nov 5, 2024 · 2 deaths · $25,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 76 | Jun 2026 | Mar 23, 2023 · 2 deaths |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Jan 2026 | Jan 1, 1999 · $125,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Jan 2019 | Nov 24, 1996 · $250,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Aug 2012 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jul 2023 | Jun 13, 2004 · $60,000 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 Wright forecast zone and Wright County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Mountain Grove get?
A normal year brings about 10 inches of snow to Mountain Grove, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mtn Grove 2 N weather station 1.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 2.4 | 3.7 | 2.3 | 1.8 | 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 Mountain Grove?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 63 miles west. 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 Mountain Grove | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 63 mi west | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 138 mi northeast | 15,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 159 mi south | 19,900 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 Mountain Grove
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 81 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mountain Grove, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on March 25, 1954, which passed about 13 miles north of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 16, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles east of town.
Hail: 337 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 45 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 3, 2001.
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 Mountain Grove'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.
Mountain Grove radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mountain Grove, MO?
KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 63 miles west. KLSX (St. Louis, MO) is 138 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Mountain Grove?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Mountain Grove the lowest scan from KSGF is about 4,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Mountain Grove 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 Mountain Grove, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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