Summer Set, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Summer Set, Jefferson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Summer Set?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 111 days in the Jefferson forecast zone and Jefferson County — the most common reported hazard around Summer Set, mostly in July and June. Next come excessive heat (64 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (47 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 111 | Apr 2026 | Aug 10, 2020 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 64 | Aug 2025 | Jul 14, 2006 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 47 | Jan 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 38 | Apr 2025 | Jul 1, 2015 · 2 deaths · $4.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 15 | May 2017 | Apr 30, 2017 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2022 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 7 | Jun 2016 | Jun 25, 2016 · 1 death |
| High winds | 6 | 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 Jefferson forecast zone and Jefferson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Summer Set get?
A normal year brings about 9.1 inches of snow to Summer Set, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the De Soto weather station 5.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.0 | 3.8 | 1.8 | 2.2 | 0.2 | 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 Summer Set?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 43 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 Summer Set | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 43 mi north | 2,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 121 mi southeast | 13,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 155 mi east | 19,200 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 Summer Set
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 98 tornadoes within 25 miles of Summer Set, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on June 22, 1969, which passed about 25 miles south of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 7, 2025, which passed about 2 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 375 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 32 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 Summer Set'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.
Summer Set radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Summer Set, MO?
KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 43 miles north. KPAH (Paducah, KY) is 121 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Summer Set?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Summer Set the lowest scan from KLSX is about 2,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Summer Set 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 Summer Set, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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