Norwood, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Norwood, Wright County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Norwood?
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 Norwood, 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 Norwood get?
A normal year brings about 7.7 inches of snow to Norwood, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mansfield weather station 8.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 2.2 | 2.1 | 1.9 | 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 Norwood?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 55 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 Norwood | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 55 mi west | 4,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 145 mi northeast | 17,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 155 mi northwest | 19,100 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 Norwood
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 94 tornadoes within 25 miles of Norwood, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on March 25, 1954, which passed about 18 miles northeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 20, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 379 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 43 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 Norwood'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.
Norwood radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Norwood, MO?
KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 55 miles west. KLSX (St. Louis, MO) is 145 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Norwood?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Norwood the lowest scan from KSGF is about 4,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Norwood 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 Norwood, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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