St. Louis, OK Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for St. Louis, Pottawatomie County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits St. Louis?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 104 days in the Pottawatomie forecast zone and Pottawatomie County — the most common reported hazard around St. Louis, mostly in May and July. Next come excessive heat (72 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (23 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 104 | Jun 2026 | Oct 4, 1998 · $1.5 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 72 | Aug 2025 | Aug 1, 2006 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 23 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2007 · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 23 | Apr 2025 | Apr 30, 2025 · 1 death · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 13 | Apr 2025 | Jun 26, 2007 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 11 | Jun 2009 | Feb 24, 2007 · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 11 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 11 | Oct 2020 | Dec 26, 2000 · $7.0 million damage |
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 Pottawatomie forecast zone and Pottawatomie County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does St. Louis get?
A normal year brings about 2.8 inches of snow to St. Louis, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Konawa weather station 10.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.9 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 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 St. Louis?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 29 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 St. Louis | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KTLX Oklahoma City, OK | 29 mi northwest | 1,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KINX Tulsa, OK | 105 mi northeast | 10,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 130 mi west-southwest | 14,500 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 St. Louis
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 187 tornadoes within 25 miles of St. Louis, 71 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F5 on May 5, 1960, which passed about 14 miles north-northwest of town and caused 5 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 6, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 562 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 98 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 6.00-inch hail on March 14, 2024.
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 St. Louis'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.
St. Louis radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to St. Louis, OK?
KTLX (Oklahoma City, OK), about 29 miles northwest. KINX (Tulsa, OK) is 105 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in St. Louis?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over St. Louis the lowest scan from KTLX is about 1,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for St. Louis 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 St. Louis, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Byng, OK radar 18 mi
- Bethel Acres, OK radar 19 mi
- Stratford, OK radar 21 mi
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