Purcell, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Purcell, Jasper County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Purcell?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 191 days in the Jasper forecast zone and Jasper County — the most common reported hazard around Purcell, mostly in May and June. Next come flash flooding (115 days) and flooding (57 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 191 | Jun 2026 | May 8, 2009 · $3.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 115 | Jun 2026 | Aug 22, 2015 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 57 | Jun 2026 | May 8, 2002 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Jan 2026 | Jan 1, 1999 · $125,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 18 | Jul 2023 | May 23, 2011 · 1 death |
| High winds | 13 | Dec 2025 | Nov 11, 2015 · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 12 | Aug 2022 | Jul 23, 1999 · 3 deaths |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Feb 2019 | Dec 9, 2007 · $5.0 million 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 Jasper forecast zone and Jasper County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Purcell get?
A normal year brings about 7.8 inches of snow to Purcell, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Waco 4N weather station 9.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (2.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 2.7 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 1.6 | 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 Purcell?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 57 miles east. 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 Purcell | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 57 mi east | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 97 mi southwest | 9,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 109 mi north | 10,900 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 Purcell
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 147 tornadoes within 25 miles of Purcell, 34 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF5 on May 22, 2011, which passed about 15 miles south-southwest of town and caused 158 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 20, 2025, which passed about 4 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 565 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 May 6, 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 Purcell'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.
Purcell radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Purcell, MO?
KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 57 miles east. KINX (Tulsa, OK) is 97 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Purcell?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Purcell the lowest scan from KSGF is about 4,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Purcell 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 Purcell, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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