Lithium, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lithium, Perry County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lithium?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 85 days in the Perry forecast zone and Perry County — the most common reported hazard around Lithium, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (71 days) and flooding (53 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 85 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 71 | Aug 2023 | May 8, 2009 · $50 million damage |
| Flooding | 53 | Apr 2026 | Mar 1, 1997 · 1 death · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 46 | Jan 2026 | Jan 26, 2009 · $400,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 27 | Jul 2020 | Apr 22, 1996 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 26 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Jan 2025 | Jan 5, 2025 · $250,000 damage |
| High winds | 6 | Sep 2008 | Sep 14, 2008 · $200,000 damage |
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 Perry forecast zone and Perry County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Lithium get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Lithium, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Chester weather station 5.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.5 | 2.9 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 1.1 | 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 Lithium?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 74 miles northwest. 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 Lithium | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 74 mi northwest | 6,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 81 mi southeast | 7,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 121 mi east-northeast | 12,900 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 Lithium
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 99 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lithium, 34 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on December 18, 1957, which passed about 24 miles east-southeast of town and caused 11 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 7, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 179 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on March 20, 1976.
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 Lithium'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.
Lithium radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lithium, MO?
KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 74 miles northwest. KPAH (Paducah, KY) is 81 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lithium?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lithium the lowest scan from KLSX is about 6,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Lithium 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 Lithium, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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