Pomona, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pomona, Howell County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pomona?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 162 days in the Howell forecast zone and Howell County — the most common reported hazard around Pomona, mostly in July and May. Next come flash flooding (105 days) and flooding (69 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 162 | Apr 2026 | May 8, 2009 · $3.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 105 | Jun 2026 | Apr 4, 2025 · 2 deaths · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 69 | May 2026 | May 8, 2002 · $2.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Jan 2026 | Jan 1, 1999 · $250,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 10 | Aug 2012 | Jul 18, 2011 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Jan 2025 | Jan 26, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Mar 2020 | Apr 23, 2013 · 1 death |
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 Howell forecast zone and Howell County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Pomona get?
A normal year brings about 3.6 inches of snow to Pomona, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Siloam Springs 1E weather station 9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 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 Pomona?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 86 miles west-northwest. 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 Pomona | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 86 mi west-northwest | 7,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 142 mi south | 16,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 143 mi north-northeast | 16,800 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 Pomona
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 78 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pomona, 28 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 2, 1982, which passed about 9 miles south-southeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 16, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles north of town.
Hail: 301 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 38 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 2, 2003.
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 Pomona'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.
Pomona radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pomona, MO?
KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 86 miles west-northwest. KLZK (Little Rock, AR) is 142 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pomona?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pomona the lowest scan from KSGF is about 7,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Pomona 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 Pomona, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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