Richland, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Richland, Pulaski County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Richland?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 91 days in the Pulaski forecast zone and Pulaski County — the most common reported hazard around Richland, mostly in May and August. Next come flash flooding (53 days) and flooding (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 91 | May 2026 | Nov 14, 2020 · $90,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 53 | Apr 2026 | Dec 26, 2015 · 5 deaths |
| Flooding | 32 | Jul 2025 | Nov 8, 2024 · 2 deaths · $25,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 28 | Jan 2026 | Feb 2, 2022 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Jan 2017 | Jan 12, 2007 · $8.3 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Aug 2012 | — |
| High winds | 7 | Mar 2025 | Apr 11, 2001 · $150,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Feb 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 Pulaski forecast zone and Pulaski County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Richland get?
A normal year brings about 10 inches of snow to Richland, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Waynesville 2 W weather station 9.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 4.8 | 2.9 | 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 Richland?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 70 miles 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 Richland | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 70 mi southwest | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 110 mi east-northeast | 11,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 120 mi west-northwest | 12,800 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 Richland
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 55 tornadoes within 25 miles of Richland, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and October. The strongest was an F3 on May 4, 2003, which passed about 12 miles northwest of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on March 14, 2025, which passed about 21 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 368 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 40 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 21, 1977.
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 Richland'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.
Richland radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Richland, MO?
KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 70 miles southwest. KLSX (St. Louis, MO) is 110 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Richland?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Richland the lowest scan from KSGF is about 5,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Richland 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 Richland, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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