Mine La Motte, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mine La Motte, Madison County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mine La Motte?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 50 days in the Madison forecast zone and Madison County — the most common reported hazard around Mine La Motte, mostly in May and August. Next come excessive heat (49 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 50 | May 2026 | Oct 23, 2001 · $200,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 49 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 23 | Jul 2025 | Apr 3, 1999 · 1 death · $6.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Jan 2014 | — |
| High winds | 2 | Mar 2001 | — |
| Flooding | 2 | Jan 2013 | Jan 12, 2013 · 1 death |
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 Madison forecast zone and Madison County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Mine La Motte get?
A normal year brings about 9.3 inches of snow to Mine La Motte, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Fredericktown weather station 2.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (3.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.3 | 1.9 | 2.8 | 3.2 | 1.0 | 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 Mine La Motte?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 78 miles north-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 Mine La Motte | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 78 mi north-northwest | 6,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 92 mi east-southeast | 8,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 147 mi east-northeast | 17,600 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 Mine La Motte
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 96 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mine La Motte, 35 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on June 22, 1969, which passed about 7 miles north of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 7, 2025, which touched down about 6 miles north of town.
Hail: 146 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 11, 2016.
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 Mine La Motte'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.
Mine La Motte radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mine La Motte, MO?
KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 78 miles north-northwest. KPAH (Paducah, KY) is 92 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Mine La Motte?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Mine La Motte the lowest scan from KLSX is about 6,600 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Mine La Motte 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 Mine La Motte, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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