Laddonia, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Laddonia, Audrain County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Laddonia?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 81 days in the Audrain forecast zone and Audrain County — the most common reported hazard around Laddonia, mostly in June and May. Next come excessive heat (49 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (44 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 81 | May 2026 | Jun 25, 2024 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 49 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 44 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 34 | Jul 2025 | Jul 21, 2025 · $60,000 damage |
| Flooding | 5 | Jun 2013 | Jun 1, 2013 · $2,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2019 | — |
| High winds | 3 | Mar 2002 | — |
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 Audrain forecast zone and Audrain County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Laddonia?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 64 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 Laddonia | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 64 mi southeast | 5,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 138 mi east-northeast | 15,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 144 mi west | 17,000 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 Laddonia
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 66 tornadoes within 25 miles of Laddonia, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F3 on March 13, 2006, which passed about 20 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on April 20, 2025, which touched down about 10 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 191 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on June 8, 1982.
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 Laddonia'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.
Laddonia radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Laddonia, MO?
KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 64 miles southeast. KILX (Lincoln, IL) is 138 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Laddonia?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Laddonia the lowest scan from KLSX is about 5,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Laddonia 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 Laddonia, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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