South Fork, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for South Fork, Howell County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits South Fork?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 162 days in the Howell forecast zone and Howell County — the most common reported hazard around South Fork, mostly in July and May. Next come flash flooding (105 days) and flooding (69 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 162 | Apr 2026 | May 8, 2009 · $3.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 105 | Jun 2026 | Apr 4, 2025 · 2 deaths · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 69 | May 2026 | May 8, 2002 · $2.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Jan 2026 | Jan 1, 1999 · $250,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 10 | Aug 2012 | Jul 18, 2011 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Jan 2025 | Jan 26, 2009 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 6 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Mar 2020 | Apr 23, 2013 · 1 death |
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 Howell forecast zone and Howell County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does South Fork get?
A normal year brings about 8.7 inches of snow to South Fork, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the W Plains weather station 7.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (2.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 2.3 | 2.9 | 2.4 | 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 South Fork?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 90 miles west-northwest. 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 South Fork | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 90 mi west-northwest | 8,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 126 mi south | 13,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 147 mi southeast | 17,500 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 South Fork
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 86 tornadoes within 25 miles of South Fork, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 2, 1982, which passed about 4 miles north-northwest of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which touched down about 4 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 262 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 35 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 19, 2011.
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 South Fork'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.
South Fork radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to South Fork, MO?
KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 90 miles west-northwest. KLZK (Little Rock, AR) is 126 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in South Fork?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over South Fork the lowest scan from KSGF is about 8,200 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for South Fork 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 South Fork, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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