Ozora, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ozora, Ste. Genevieve County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ozora?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 62 days in the Ste. Genevieve forecast zone and Ste. Genevieve County — the most common reported hazard around Ozora, mostly in May and July. Next come excessive heat (54 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 62 | Mar 2026 | May 8, 2024 · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 54 | Jul 2025 | Jul 3, 2003 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Feb 2025 | Dec 1, 2006 · $529,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 15 | Apr 2025 | May 5, 1996 · 2 deaths · $20,000 damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Jun 2013 | Jun 4, 2008 · $3.8 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2022 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Oct 2010 | Oct 12, 2010 · $5,000 damage |
| High winds | 3 | Mar 2001 | — |
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 Ste. Genevieve forecast zone and Ste. Genevieve County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Ozora get?
A normal year brings about 4.3 inches of snow to Ozora, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Kaskaskia Rvr Navigation Lock weather station 10.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (1.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 0.1 | 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 Ozora?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 67 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 Ozora | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 67 mi north-northwest | 5,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 89 mi southeast | 8,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 130 mi east-northeast | 14,400 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 Ozora
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 95 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ozora, 28 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 22, 1969, which passed about 16 miles southwest of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 7, 2025, which touched down about 17 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 189 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 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 Ozora'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.
Ozora radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ozora, MO?
KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 67 miles north-northwest. KPAH (Paducah, KY) is 89 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ozora?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ozora the lowest scan from KLSX is about 5,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Ozora 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 Ozora, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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