Purdy, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Purdy, Barry County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Purdy?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 154 days in the Barry forecast zone and Barry County — the most common reported hazard around Purdy, mostly in May and June. Next come flash flooding (103 days) and flooding (61 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 154 | Jun 2026 | May 8, 2009 · $4.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 103 | Jun 2026 | Dec 26, 2015 · $5.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 61 | Jun 2026 | May 8, 2002 · $300,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Jan 2026 | Jan 1, 1999 · $125,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Aug 2012 | — |
| High winds | 8 | Mar 2025 | Nov 11, 2015 · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Feb 2025 | Dec 12, 2000 · $50,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Jan 2009 | Jan 12, 2007 · $4.0 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 Barry forecast zone and Barry County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Purdy get?
A normal year brings about 6.7 inches of snow to Purdy, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Monett 4Sw weather station 3.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.1 | 2.4 | 1.1 | 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 Purdy?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 41 miles northeast. 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 Purdy | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 41 mi northeast | 2,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 102 mi west-southwest | 9,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 108 mi south-southwest | 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 Purdy
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 104 tornadoes within 25 miles of Purdy, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF5 on May 22, 2011, which passed about 20 miles northwest of town and caused 158 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 6, 2025, which passed about 7 miles west of town.
Hail: 491 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 36 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.25-inch hail on April 26, 1994.
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 Purdy'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.
Purdy radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Purdy, MO?
KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 41 miles northeast. KINX (Tulsa, OK) is 102 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Purdy?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Purdy the lowest scan from KSGF is about 2,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Purdy 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 Purdy, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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