Stockton, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Stockton, Cedar County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Stockton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 88 days in the Cedar forecast zone and Cedar County — the most common reported hazard around Stockton, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (35 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 88 | Mar 2026 | May 8, 2009 · $7.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 35 | Jun 2024 | Jun 9, 2024 · $800,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 28 | Jan 2026 | Nov 30, 2006 · $50,000 damage |
| Flooding | 10 | Jun 2025 | May 7, 2002 · $200,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Jan 2025 | Dec 9, 2007 · $750,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Aug 2012 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Feb 2025 | — |
| High winds | 3 | Nov 2015 | Nov 27, 2005 · $5,000 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 Cedar forecast zone and Cedar County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Stockton get?
A normal year brings about 6.9 inches of snow to Stockton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Stockton Dam weather station 1.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 3.9 | 1.0 | 1.4 | 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 Stockton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 39 miles southeast. 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 Stockton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 39 mi southeast | 2,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 81 mi north-northwest | 7,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 144 mi southwest | 16,900 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 Stockton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 80 tornadoes within 25 miles of Stockton, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on May 4, 2003, which crossed near town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 20, 2025, which passed about 20 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 340 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 36 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on April 15, 2023.
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 Stockton'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.
Stockton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Stockton, MO?
KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 39 miles southeast. KEAX (Kansas City, MO) is 81 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Stockton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Stockton the lowest scan from KSGF is about 2,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Stockton 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 Stockton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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