West Sullivan, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for West Sullivan, Crawford County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits West Sullivan?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 58 days in the Crawford forecast zone and Crawford County — the most common reported hazard around West Sullivan, mostly in May and August. Next come excessive heat (54 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (41 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 58 | May 2025 | Jul 7, 2012 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 54 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 41 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 30 | Apr 2021 | Jul 26, 1998 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Feb 2022 | Jan 12, 2007 · $754,000 damage |
| Flooding | 8 | Nov 2024 | Dec 28, 2015 · 1 death · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2024 | — |
| High winds | 2 | 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 Crawford forecast zone and Crawford County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does West Sullivan get?
A normal year brings about 8.1 inches of snow to West Sullivan, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Sullivan weather station 4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.3 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.1 | 1.3 | 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 West Sullivan?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 45 miles northeast. 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 West Sullivan | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 45 mi northeast | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KSGF Springfield, MO | 138 mi west-southwest | 15,800 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 154 mi east-southeast | 18,900 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 West Sullivan
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 51 tornadoes within 25 miles of West Sullivan, 11 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and September. The strongest was an F4 on February 24, 1956, which passed about 23 miles northeast of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 19, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles east of town.
Hail: 282 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 30 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on April 8, 2015.
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 West Sullivan'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.
West Sullivan radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to West Sullivan, MO?
KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 45 miles northeast. KSGF (Springfield, MO) is 138 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in West Sullivan?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over West Sullivan the lowest scan from KLSX is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for West Sullivan 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 West Sullivan, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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