Sunrise Beach, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Sunrise Beach, Camden County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Sunrise Beach?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 117 days in the Camden forecast zone and Camden County — the most common reported hazard around Sunrise Beach, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (68 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 117 | Apr 2026 | Aug 7, 2000 · $520,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 68 | May 2026 | May 4, 1999 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 29 | Jan 2026 | Nov 30, 2006 · $120 million damage |
| Flooding | 29 | Apr 2024 | Dec 26, 2015 · $2.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Jan 2017 | Jan 12, 2007 · $175,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Aug 2012 | — |
| Wildfires | 8 | Mar 2026 | Mar 8, 2000 · $850,000 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 Camden forecast zone and Camden County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Sunrise Beach get?
A normal year brings about 4.3 inches of snow to Sunrise Beach, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lakeside weather station 9.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 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 Sunrise Beach?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 72 miles south-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 Sunrise Beach | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 72 mi south-southwest | 6,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 92 mi west-northwest | 8,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 120 mi east-northeast | 12,600 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 Sunrise Beach
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 70 tornadoes within 25 miles of Sunrise Beach, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on May 4, 2003, which passed about 16 miles south-southeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on December 14, 2024, which touched down about 19 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 385 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 30 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on May 12, 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 Sunrise Beach'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.
Sunrise Beach radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Sunrise Beach, MO?
KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 72 miles south-southwest. KEAX (Kansas City, MO) is 92 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Sunrise Beach?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Sunrise Beach the lowest scan from KSGF is about 6,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Sunrise Beach 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 Sunrise Beach, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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