Walnut Grove, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Walnut Grove, Greene County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Walnut Grove?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 280 days in the Greene forecast zone and Greene County — the most common reported hazard around Walnut Grove, mostly in June and August. Next come flash flooding (153 days) and flooding (56 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 280 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2025 · 1 death · $15,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 153 | Jun 2026 | Dec 26, 2015 · 2 deaths |
| Flooding | 56 | Jun 2026 | Jun 14, 2026 · 3 deaths |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 38 | Jan 2026 | Dec 12, 2000 · $175,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 13 | Mar 2017 | Aug 23, 2002 · 4 deaths |
| High winds | 12 | Dec 2025 | Nov 11, 2015 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 12 | Aug 2012 | Jul 23, 1999 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Feb 2019 | Jan 12, 2007 · $122 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 Greene forecast zone and Greene County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Walnut Grove get?
A normal year brings about 9.3 inches of snow to Walnut Grove, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ash Grove 4S weather station 10.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 3.9 | 2.4 | 1.5 | 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 Walnut Grove?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 15 miles southeast. 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 Walnut Grove | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 15 mi southeast | 800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 104 mi north-northwest | 10,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 141 mi southwest | 16,300 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 Walnut Grove
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 115 tornadoes within 25 miles of Walnut Grove, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on November 29, 1991, which passed about 23 miles southeast of town and caused 2 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 29, 2025, which touched down about 14 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 620 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 52 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on April 15, 2023.
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 Walnut Grove'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.
Walnut Grove radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Walnut Grove, MO?
KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 15 miles southeast. KEAX (Kansas City, MO) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Walnut Grove?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Walnut Grove the lowest scan from KSGF is about 800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Walnut Grove 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 Walnut Grove, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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