Okawville, IL Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Okawville, Washington County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Okawville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 81 days in the Washington forecast zone and Washington County — the most common reported hazard around Okawville, mostly in May and June. Next come excessive heat (53 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 81 | May 2026 | May 8, 2024 · $10,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 53 | Jul 2025 | Jul 20, 2005 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 40 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Apr 2025 | Jul 26, 2022 · $50,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2022 | — |
| Flooding | 4 | Apr 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Jan 2014 | — |
| High winds | 2 | Mar 2001 | — |
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 Washington forecast zone and Washington County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Okawville get?
A normal year brings about 10 inches of snow to Okawville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Albers 1 W weather station 8.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.3 | 1.8 | 4.0 | 3.2 | 0.8 | 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 Okawville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 64 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 Okawville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 64 mi west-northwest | 5,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 100 mi east | 9,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 104 mi south-southeast | 10,100 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 Okawville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 126 tornadoes within 25 miles of Okawville, 28 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on February 24, 1956, which passed about 12 miles north of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 19, 2025, which touched down about 10 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 323 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 29 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 28, 2012.
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 Okawville'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.
Okawville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Okawville, IL?
KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 64 miles west-northwest. KVWX (Evansville, IN) is 100 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Okawville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Okawville the lowest scan from KLSX is about 5,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Okawville 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 Okawville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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