Mineral Point, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Mineral Point, Washington County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Mineral Point?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 68 days in the Washington forecast zone and Washington County — the most common reported hazard around Mineral Point, mostly in May and July. Next come excessive heat (52 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (38 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 68 | Jun 2026 | Jul 28, 2022 · $10,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 52 | Jul 2025 | Jul 8, 2002 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 38 | Feb 2025 | Dec 1, 2006 · $215,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 25 | Mar 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2022 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2024 | — |
| High winds | 3 | Mar 2001 | — |
| Flooding | 2 | Jun 2015 | — |
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 Washington forecast zone and Washington County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Mineral Point get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Mineral Point, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Potosi 4 Sw weather station 7.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.7 | 2.4 | 3.6 | 2.9 | 1.9 | 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 Mineral Point?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 52 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 Mineral Point | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 52 mi north | 3,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 123 mi east-southeast | 13,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 155 mi west-southwest | 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 Mineral Point
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 73 tornadoes within 25 miles of Mineral Point, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on June 22, 1969, which passed about 18 miles south-southeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 7, 2025, which passed about 11 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 262 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 24 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 Mineral Point'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.
Mineral Point radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Mineral Point, MO?
KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 52 miles north. KPAH (Paducah, KY) is 123 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Mineral Point?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Mineral Point the lowest scan from KLSX is about 3,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Mineral Point 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 Mineral Point, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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