Lake Timberline, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lake Timberline, St. Francois County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lake Timberline?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 101 days in the St. Francois forecast zone and St. Francois County — the most common reported hazard around Lake Timberline, mostly in May and July. Next come excessive heat (56 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 101 | May 2026 | May 11, 2004 · $300,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 56 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Feb 2025 | Nov 30, 2006 · 1 death · $300,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 30 | Mar 2026 | Dec 28, 2015 · $275,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2022 | — |
| High winds | 3 | Mar 2001 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Jan 2014 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Aug 2006 | — |
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 St. Francois forecast zone and St. Francois County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lake Timberline get?
A normal year brings about 9.1 inches of snow to Lake Timberline, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the De Soto weather station 10.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.0 | 3.8 | 1.8 | 2.2 | 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 Lake Timberline?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 49 miles north. 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 Lake Timberline | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 49 mi north | 3,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 117 mi east-southeast | 12,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 155 mi east | 19,100 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 Lake Timberline
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 94 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lake Timberline, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 22, 1969, which passed about 18 miles south of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 7, 2025, which passed about 6 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 327 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 28 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on April 12, 1981.
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 Lake Timberline'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.
Lake Timberline radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lake Timberline, MO?
KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 49 miles north. KPAH (Paducah, KY) is 117 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lake Timberline?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lake Timberline the lowest scan from KLSX is about 3,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lake Timberline 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 Lake Timberline, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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