Niangua, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Niangua, Webster County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Niangua?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 142 days in the Webster forecast zone and Webster County — the most common reported hazard around Niangua, mostly in July and April. Next come flash flooding (99 days) and flooding (50 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 142 | Apr 2026 | May 8, 2009 · $5.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 99 | Jun 2026 | Feb 16, 2008 · 1 death · $250,000 damage |
| Flooding | 50 | Jun 2026 | May 8, 2002 · $2.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 35 | Jan 2026 | Nov 27, 2001 · $250,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 11 | Jan 2025 | Jan 12, 2007 · $5.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Aug 2012 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Feb 2025 | Dec 12, 2000 · $25,000 damage |
| High winds | 5 | Mar 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 · $3,000 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 Webster forecast zone and Webster County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Niangua get?
A normal year brings about 5.2 inches of snow to Niangua, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Marshfield 4 Wsw weather station 9.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (2.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 2.2 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 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 Niangua?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 33 miles west-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 Niangua | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 33 mi west-southwest | 2,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 125 mi northwest | 13,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 148 mi northeast | 17,700 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 Niangua
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 105 tornadoes within 25 miles of Niangua, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on September 26, 1959, which passed about 9 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 3, 2025, which touched down about 9 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 434 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 34 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on September 22, 2006.
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 Niangua'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.
Niangua radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Niangua, MO?
KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 33 miles west-southwest. KEAX (Kansas City, MO) is 125 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Niangua?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Niangua the lowest scan from KSGF is about 2,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Niangua 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 Niangua, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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