Thayer, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Thayer, Oregon County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Thayer?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 74 days in the Oregon forecast zone and Oregon County — the most common reported hazard around Thayer, mostly in July and May. Next come flash flooding (32 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (31 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 74 | Mar 2026 | May 8, 2009 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 32 | Apr 2025 | Apr 29, 2017 · $4.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Jan 2026 | Jan 1, 1999 · $150,000 damage |
| Flooding | 24 | Jun 2025 | Nov 4, 2024 · $61,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Aug 2012 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Jan 2009 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Feb 2025 | — |
| High winds | 2 | Feb 2014 | Feb 20, 2014 · $25,000 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 Oregon forecast zone and Oregon County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Thayer get?
A normal year brings about 4.2 inches of snow to Thayer, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Alton weather station 14.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 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 Thayer?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 114 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 Thayer | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 114 mi west-northwest | 11,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 123 mi south-southwest | 13,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 124 mi southeast | 13,400 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 Thayer
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 73 tornadoes within 25 miles of Thayer, 29 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and May. The strongest was an EF4 on February 5, 2008, which passed about 17 miles south-southeast of town and caused 13 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 238 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 32 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on March 29, 1985.
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 Thayer'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.
Thayer radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Thayer, MO?
KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 114 miles west-northwest. KLZK (Little Rock, AR) is 123 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Thayer?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Thayer the lowest scan from KSGF is about 11,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Thayer 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 Thayer, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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