Thomasville, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Thomasville, Oregon County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Thomasville?
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 Thomasville, 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 Thomasville get?
A normal year brings about 4.2 inches of snow to Thomasville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Alton weather station 10.1 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 Thomasville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 107 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 Thomasville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 107 mi west-northwest | 10,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 136 mi southeast | 15,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 140 mi north-northeast | 16,200 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 Thomasville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 61 tornadoes within 25 miles of Thomasville, 26 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and March. The strongest was an F4 on May 21, 1957, which passed about 23 miles east-northeast of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 226 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 25 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 Thomasville'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.
Thomasville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Thomasville, MO?
KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 107 miles west-northwest. KNQA (Memphis, TN) is 136 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Thomasville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Thomasville the lowest scan from KSGF is about 10,700 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Thomasville 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 Thomasville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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