Sarcoxie, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sarcoxie, Jasper County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sarcoxie?
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 Sarcoxie, 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 Sarcoxie get?
A normal year brings about 6.1 inches of snow to Sarcoxie, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Pierce City weather station 10.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 3.1 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 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 Sarcoxie?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 42 miles east-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 Sarcoxie | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 42 mi east-northeast | 2,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 101 mi southwest | 9,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 121 mi north | 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 Sarcoxie
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 144 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sarcoxie, 28 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF5 on May 22, 2011, which passed about 8 miles southwest of town and caused 158 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 6, 2025, which passed about 19 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 616 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 49 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 Sarcoxie'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.
Sarcoxie radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sarcoxie, MO?
KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 42 miles east-northeast. KINX (Tulsa, OK) is 101 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sarcoxie?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sarcoxie the lowest scan from KSGF is about 2,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Sarcoxie 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 Sarcoxie, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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