La Belle, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for La Belle, Lewis County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits La Belle?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 64 days in the Lewis forecast zone and Lewis County — the most common reported hazard around La Belle, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (41 days) and excessive heat (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 64 | Apr 2026 | Jul 12, 2015 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 41 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Excessive heat | 40 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Flash flooding | 27 | Aug 2023 | Jul 11, 2015 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 15 | May 2013 | May 15, 2010 · 1 death |
| High winds | 7 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 7 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Dec 2008 | — |
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 Lewis forecast zone and Lewis County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does La Belle get?
A normal year brings about 18 inches of snow to La Belle, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Steffenville weather station 10.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 1.0 | 4.0 | 5.8 | 4.1 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 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 La Belle?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 118 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 La Belle | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 118 mi southeast | 12,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 125 mi north-northeast | 13,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 136 mi east | 15,600 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 La Belle
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 52 tornadoes within 25 miles of La Belle, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 21, 1967, which passed about 14 miles southwest of town. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on August 10, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 207 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 19 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.25-inch hail on April 4, 2023.
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 La Belle'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.
La Belle radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to La Belle, MO?
KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 118 miles southeast. KDVN (Quad Cities, IA) is 125 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in La Belle?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over La Belle the lowest scan from KLSX is about 12,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for La Belle 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 La Belle, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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