Pineville, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pineville, McDonald County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pineville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 106 days in the McDonald forecast zone and McDonald County — the most common reported hazard around Pineville, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (93 days) and flooding (49 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 106 | Jun 2026 | Apr 15, 2001 · $125,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 93 | Sep 2025 | Jan 4, 2005 · 2 deaths |
| Flooding | 49 | Jun 2026 | Dec 27, 2015 · $10 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Jan 2026 | Mar 13, 1999 · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Aug 2012 | Jul 23, 1999 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Feb 2025 | Dec 12, 2000 · $50,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Jan 2009 | Jan 12, 2007 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 2 | Mar 2025 | — |
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 McDonald forecast zone and McDonald County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Pineville get?
A normal year brings about 9.4 inches of snow to Pineville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Anderson weather station 5.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.9 | 2.6 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 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 Pineville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 71 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 Pineville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 71 mi west-southwest | 5,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 71 mi northeast | 5,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 89 mi south | 8,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Pineville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 140 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pineville, 33 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF4 on May 10, 2008, which passed about 22 miles north of town and caused 21 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 18, 2025, which passed about 11 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 506 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 42 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 21, 1996.
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 Pineville'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.
Pineville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pineville, MO?
KINX (Tulsa, OK), about 71 miles west-southwest. KSGF (Springfield, MO) is 71 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pineville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pineville the lowest scan from KINX is about 5,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Pineville 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 Pineville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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