Berger, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Berger, Franklin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Berger?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 147 days in the Franklin forecast zone and Franklin County — the most common reported hazard around Berger, mostly in July and May. Next come excessive heat (60 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (45 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 147 | Apr 2026 | Aug 4, 1996 · 3 deaths |
| Excessive heat | 60 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 45 | Jan 2025 | Nov 30, 2006 · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 35 | Jun 2026 | May 7, 2000 · 2 deaths · $100 million damage |
| Flooding | 15 | May 2017 | Dec 27, 2015 · $2.0 million damage |
| High winds | 9 | Mar 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 · $20,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2022 | Jan 12, 2007 · $334,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2024 | — |
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 Franklin forecast zone and Franklin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Berger?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 36 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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Berger | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 36 mi east | 2,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 148 mi northeast | 17,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 150 mi southwest | 18,100 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 Berger
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 69 tornadoes within 25 miles of Berger, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF3 on December 10, 2021, which passed about 22 miles east-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on March 14, 2025, which passed about 4 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 319 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 42 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 22, 2011.
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 Berger'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.
Berger radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Berger, MO?
KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 36 miles east. KILX (Lincoln, IL) is 148 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Berger?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Berger the lowest scan from KLSX is about 2,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Berger 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 Berger, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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