Osceola, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Osceola, St. Clair County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Osceola?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 87 days in the St. Clair forecast zone and St. Clair County — the most common reported hazard around Osceola, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (49 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 87 | Apr 2026 | Jul 5, 2004 · $125,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 49 | Jun 2026 | Jul 25, 2001 · 2 deaths |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 29 | Jan 2026 | Nov 30, 2006 · $1.2 million damage |
| Flooding | 14 | Jun 2026 | May 28, 2026 · $25,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Aug 2012 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Feb 2019 | Jan 30, 2002 · $200,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Feb 2025 | — |
| High winds | 4 | Nov 2005 | — |
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 St. Clair forecast zone and St. Clair County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Osceola get?
A normal year brings about 10 inches of snow to Osceola, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Osceola weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (4.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 3.1 | 4.4 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 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 Osceola?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 58 miles south-southeast. 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 Osceola | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 58 mi south-southeast | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 61 mi north-northwest | 4,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 152 mi west-northwest | 18,600 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 Osceola
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 73 tornadoes within 25 miles of Osceola, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on May 4, 2003, which passed about 24 miles south of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 19, 2025, which passed about 6 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 316 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 28 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on April 1, 2024.
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 Osceola'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.
Osceola radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Osceola, MO?
KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 58 miles south-southeast. KEAX (Kansas City, MO) is 61 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Osceola?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Osceola the lowest scan from KSGF is about 4,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Osceola 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 Osceola, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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