Fountain N' Lakes, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fountain N' Lakes, Lincoln County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fountain N' Lakes?
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 Fountain N' Lakes, 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.
How much snow does Fountain N' Lakes get?
A normal year brings about 16 inches of snow to Fountain N' Lakes, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Elsberry 1 S weather station 13.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.7 | 3.4 | 5.1 | 4.5 | 2.4 | 0.2 | 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 Fountain N' Lakes?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 21 miles south-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 Fountain N' Lakes | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 21 mi south-southeast | 1,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 115 mi northeast | 11,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 173 mi southeast | 23,000 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 Fountain N' Lakes
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 85 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fountain N' Lakes, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an EF3 on December 10, 2021, which passed about 22 miles south-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on June 18, 2025, which passed about 24 miles north of town.
Hail: 357 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 47 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 Fountain N' Lakes'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.
Fountain N' Lakes radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fountain N' Lakes, MO?
KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 21 miles south-southeast. KILX (Lincoln, IL) is 115 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fountain N' Lakes?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fountain N' Lakes the lowest scan from KLSX is about 1,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Fountain N' Lakes 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 Fountain N' Lakes, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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