Cave, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cave, Lincoln County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cave?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 97 days in the Lincoln forecast zone and Lincoln County — the most common reported hazard around Cave, mostly in June and May. Next come excessive heat (56 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (47 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 97 | Apr 2026 | Jul 9, 2021 · $40,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 56 | Aug 2025 | Jul 24, 2017 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 47 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 36 | Jul 2025 | Jun 2, 2019 · $5.4 million damage |
| Flooding | 18 | May 2019 | May 4, 2019 · $2.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2022 | — |
| High winds | 6 | Mar 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 · $2,000 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 Lincoln forecast zone and Lincoln County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Cave?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 30 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 Cave | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 30 mi southeast | 1,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 120 mi northeast | 12,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 174 mi west | 23,100 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 Cave
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 87 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cave, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F3 on November 15, 1988, which touched down about 24 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 18, 2025, which passed about 22 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 272 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 28 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 Cave'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.
Cave radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cave, MO?
KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 30 miles southeast. KILX (Lincoln, IL) is 120 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cave?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cave the lowest scan from KLSX is about 1,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Cave 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 Cave, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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