Leslie, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Leslie, Franklin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Leslie?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 147 days in the Franklin forecast zone and Franklin County — the most common reported hazard around Leslie, mostly in July and May. Next come excessive heat (60 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (45 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 147 | Apr 2026 | Aug 4, 1996 · 3 deaths |
| Excessive heat | 60 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 45 | Jan 2025 | Nov 30, 2006 · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 35 | Jun 2026 | May 7, 2000 · 2 deaths · $100 million damage |
| Flooding | 15 | May 2017 | Dec 27, 2015 · $2.0 million damage |
| High winds | 9 | Mar 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 · $20,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2022 | Jan 12, 2007 · $334,000 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 Franklin forecast zone and Franklin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Leslie get?
A normal year brings about 14 inches of snow to Leslie, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Rosebud weather station 8.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 1.5 | 3.3 | 4.2 | 3.5 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 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 Leslie?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 35 miles east-northeast. 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 Leslie | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 35 mi east-northeast | 2,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 144 mi southwest | 17,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 157 mi northeast | 19,500 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 Leslie
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 54 tornadoes within 25 miles of Leslie, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on February 24, 1956, which passed about 17 miles east of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on March 14, 2025, which passed about 9 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 309 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 35 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on April 8, 2015.
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 Leslie'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.
Leslie radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Leslie, MO?
KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 35 miles east-northeast. KSGF (Springfield, MO) is 144 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Leslie?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Leslie the lowest scan from KLSX is about 2,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Leslie 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 Leslie, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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