Louisiana, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Louisiana, Pike County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Louisiana?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 79 days in the Pike forecast zone and Pike County — the most common reported hazard around Louisiana, mostly in June and July. Next come excessive heat (44 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (42 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 79 | Apr 2026 | Aug 18, 2006 · $20,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 44 | Aug 2025 | Jul 7, 2001 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 42 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 14 | Jun 2013 | Jun 3, 2008 · $11 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 14 | May 2019 | Jul 20, 2010 · 1 death |
| High winds | 6 | Feb 2014 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Dec 2007 | — |
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 Pike forecast zone and Pike County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Louisiana get?
A normal year brings about 9.9 inches of snow to Louisiana, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Louisiana weather station 1.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 2.6 | 5.1 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 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 Louisiana?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 55 miles south-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 Louisiana | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 55 mi south-southeast | 4,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 104 mi east-northeast | 10,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 152 mi north | 18,600 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 Louisiana
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 69 tornadoes within 25 miles of Louisiana, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and March. The strongest was an F3 on May 14, 1961, which passed about 23 miles north-northwest of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 18, 2025, which passed about 12 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 164 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 19, 2011.
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 Louisiana'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.
Louisiana radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Louisiana, MO?
KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 55 miles south-southeast. KILX (Lincoln, IL) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Louisiana?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Louisiana the lowest scan from KLSX is about 4,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Louisiana 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 Louisiana, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Vandalia, MO radar 25 mi
- Hannibal, MO radar 26 mi
- Troy, MO radar 33 mi
- Palmyra, MO radar 35 mi
- Moscow Mills, MO radar 35 mi
- Winfield, MO radar 35 mi
- Wellsville, MO radar 37 mi
- Monroe City, MO radar 39 mi