Theodosia, MO Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Theodosia, Ozark County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Theodosia?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 123 days in the Ozark forecast zone and Ozark County — the most common reported hazard around Theodosia, mostly in July and August. Next come flooding (102 days) and flash flooding (78 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds123Apr 2025Sep 22, 2024 · 1 death · $10,000 damage
Flooding102Jun 2026May 8, 2002 · $10,000 damage
Flash flooding78Jun 2025Apr 23, 2011 · 1 death
Heavy snow & winter storms31Jan 2026Jan 1, 1999 · $125,000 damage
Excessive heat9Aug 2012Aug 1, 1999 · 2 deaths
Extreme cold & wind chill6Feb 2025—
Ice storms & sleet5Jan 2009—
High winds3Mar 2025Sep 14, 2008 · $15,000 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 Ozark forecast zone and Ozark County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Theodosia?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 61 miles 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over TheodosiaView
KSGF
Springfield, MO		61 mi northwest4,700 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KLZK
Little Rock, AR		123 mi south13,200 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KSRX
Fort Smith, AR		130 mi southwest14,500 ftLimited — 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 Theodosia

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 75 tornadoes within 25 miles of Theodosia, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 2, 1982, which passed about 25 miles east of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 20, 2025, which touched down about 25 miles northwest of town.

Hail: 305 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 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 Theodosia'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.

Theodosia radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Theodosia, MO?

KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 61 miles northwest. KLZK (Little Rock, AR) is 123 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Theodosia?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Theodosia the lowest scan from KSGF is about 4,700 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Theodosia 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 Theodosia, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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