Frankford, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Frankford, Pike County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Frankford?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 79 days in the Pike forecast zone and Pike County — the most common reported hazard around Frankford, mostly in June and July. Next come excessive heat (44 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (42 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 79 | Apr 2026 | Aug 18, 2006 · $20,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 44 | Aug 2025 | Jul 7, 2001 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 42 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 14 | Jun 2013 | Jun 3, 2008 · $11 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 14 | May 2019 | Jul 20, 2010 · 1 death |
| High winds | 6 | Feb 2014 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Dec 2007 | — |
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 Pike forecast zone and Pike County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Frankford get?
A normal year brings about 16 inches of snow to Frankford, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bowling Green 1 E weather station 13 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (5.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.8 | 3.1 | 4.6 | 5.0 | 1.9 | 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 Frankford?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 65 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 Frankford | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 65 mi south-southeast | 5,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 115 mi east-northeast | 11,900 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 152 mi north-northeast | 18,500 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 Frankford
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 65 tornadoes within 25 miles of Frankford, 12 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F4 on March 12, 2006, which passed about 24 miles west-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF0 on April 20, 2025, which touched down about 4 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 201 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 19 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 11, 2016.
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 Frankford'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.
Frankford radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Frankford, MO?
KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 65 miles south-southeast. KILX (Lincoln, IL) is 115 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Frankford?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Frankford the lowest scan from KLSX is about 5,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Frankford 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 Frankford, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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