Rocky Comfort, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rocky Comfort, McDonald County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rocky Comfort?
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 Rocky Comfort, 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 Rocky Comfort get?
A normal year brings about 6.7 inches of snow to Rocky Comfort, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Monett 4Sw weather station 10.9 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 Rocky Comfort?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 51 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 Rocky Comfort | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 51 mi northeast | 3,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 91 mi west-southwest | 8,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KSRX Fort Smith, AR | 102 mi south | 9,800 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 Rocky Comfort
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 116 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rocky Comfort, 26 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF5 on May 22, 2011, which passed about 18 miles north-northwest of town and caused 158 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 6, 2025, which passed about 2 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 517 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 27 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 Rocky Comfort'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.
Rocky Comfort radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rocky Comfort, MO?
KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 51 miles northeast. KINX (Tulsa, OK) is 91 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Rocky Comfort?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Rocky Comfort the lowest scan from KSGF is about 3,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Rocky Comfort 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 Rocky Comfort, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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