Ste. Genevieve, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ste. Genevieve, Ste. Genevieve County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ste. Genevieve?
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 Ste. Genevieve, 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 Ste. Genevieve get?
A normal year brings about 4.3 inches of snow to Ste. Genevieve, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Kaskaskia Rvr Navigation Lock weather station 5.6 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 Ste. Genevieve?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 61 miles 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 Ste. Genevieve | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 61 mi northwest | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 94 mi southeast | 8,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 128 mi east | 14,100 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 Ste. Genevieve
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 107 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ste. Genevieve, 32 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 22, 1969, which passed about 21 miles southwest of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 7, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 208 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 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 Ste. Genevieve'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.
Ste. Genevieve radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ste. Genevieve, MO?
KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 61 miles northwest. KPAH (Paducah, KY) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ste. Genevieve?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ste. Genevieve the lowest scan from KLSX is about 4,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Ste. Genevieve 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 Ste. Genevieve, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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