Waco, MO Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Waco, Jasper 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 Waco?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 191 days in the Jasper forecast zone and Jasper County — the most common reported hazard around Waco, mostly in May and June. Next come flash flooding (115 days) and flooding (57 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds191Jun 2026May 8, 2009 · $3.0 million damage
Flash flooding115Jun 2026Aug 22, 2015 · 1 death
Flooding57Jun 2026May 8, 2002 · 1 death · $10,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms31Jan 2026Jan 1, 1999 · $125,000 damage
Lightning casualties & damage18Jul 2023May 23, 2011 · 1 death
High winds13Dec 2025Nov 11, 2015 · $50,000 damage
Excessive heat12Aug 2022Jul 23, 1999 · 3 deaths
Ice storms & sleet8Feb 2019Dec 9, 2007 · $5.0 million 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 Jasper forecast zone and Jasper County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Waco get?

A normal year brings about 7.8 inches of snow to Waco, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Waco 4N weather station 3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (2.7 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
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Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Waco?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 66 miles east. 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 WacoView
KSGF
Springfield, MO		66 mi east5,200 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KINX
Tulsa, OK		91 mi southwest8,400 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KEAX
Kansas City, MO		110 mi north11,000 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 Waco

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 146 tornadoes within 25 miles of Waco, 37 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF5 on May 22, 2011, which passed about 13 miles south of town and caused 158 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 20, 2025, which passed about 4 miles southeast of town.

Hail: 591 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 46 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 6, 2003.

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 Waco'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.

Waco radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Waco, MO?

KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 66 miles east. KINX (Tulsa, OK) is 91 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Waco?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Waco the lowest scan from KSGF is about 5,200 ft up.

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

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