Rush Hill, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Rush Hill, Audrain County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Rush Hill?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 81 days in the Audrain forecast zone and Audrain County — the most common reported hazard around Rush Hill, mostly in June and May. Next come excessive heat (49 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (44 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 81 | May 2026 | Jun 25, 2024 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 49 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 44 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 34 | Jul 2025 | Jul 21, 2025 · $60,000 damage |
| Flooding | 5 | Jun 2013 | Jun 1, 2013 · $2,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2019 | — |
| High winds | 3 | Mar 2002 | — |
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 Audrain forecast zone and Audrain County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Rush Hill?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 66 miles east-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 Rush Hill | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 66 mi east-southeast | 5,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 139 mi west | 16,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 143 mi east-northeast | 16,700 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 Rush Hill
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 70 tornadoes within 25 miles of Rush Hill, 8 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F3 on March 13, 2006, which passed about 22 miles east-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on April 20, 2025, which touched down about 7 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 195 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on June 8, 1982.
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 Rush Hill'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.
Rush Hill radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Rush Hill, MO?
KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 66 miles east-southeast. KEAX (Kansas City, MO) is 139 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Rush Hill?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Rush Hill the lowest scan from KLSX is about 5,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Rush Hill 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 Rush Hill, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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