Waynesville, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Waynesville, Pulaski County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Waynesville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 91 days in the Pulaski forecast zone and Pulaski County — the most common reported hazard around Waynesville, mostly in May and August. Next come flash flooding (53 days) and flooding (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 91 | May 2026 | Nov 14, 2020 · $90,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 53 | Apr 2026 | Dec 26, 2015 · 5 deaths |
| Flooding | 32 | Jul 2025 | Nov 8, 2024 · 2 deaths · $25,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 28 | Jan 2026 | Feb 2, 2022 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Jan 2017 | Jan 12, 2007 · $8.3 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Aug 2012 | — |
| High winds | 7 | Mar 2025 | Apr 11, 2001 · $150,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Feb 2025 | — |
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 Pulaski forecast zone and Pulaski County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Waynesville get?
A normal year brings about 10 inches of snow to Waynesville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Waynesville 2 W weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually January (4.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 4.8 | 2.9 | 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 Waynesville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 76 miles west-southwest. 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 Waynesville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 76 mi west-southwest | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 103 mi northeast | 10,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 130 mi west-northwest | 14,500 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 Waynesville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 66 tornadoes within 25 miles of Waynesville, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on May 4, 2003, which passed about 22 miles west-northwest of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on March 14, 2025, which passed about 13 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 308 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 34 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 21, 1998.
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 Waynesville'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.
Waynesville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Waynesville, MO?
KSGF (Springfield, MO), about 76 miles west-southwest. KLSX (St. Louis, MO) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Waynesville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Waynesville the lowest scan from KSGF is about 6,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Waynesville 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 Waynesville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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