Bertrand, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bertrand, Mississippi County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bertrand?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 93 days in the Mississippi forecast zone and Mississippi County — the most common reported hazard around Bertrand, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (72 days) and flooding (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 93 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 72 | Nov 2025 | Apr 24, 2010 · $250,000 damage |
| Flooding | 36 | Mar 2025 | Mar 18, 2008 · $900,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Jan 2026 | Jan 26, 2009 · $21 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 15 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Jun 2018 | May 2, 2011 · $200 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Dec 2023 | — |
| High winds | 6 | Mar 2023 | Sep 14, 2008 · $8.9 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 Mississippi forecast zone and Mississippi County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bertrand get?
A normal year brings about 3.1 inches of snow to Bertrand, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Sikeston Pwr Stn weather station 9.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (1.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 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 Bertrand?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 39 miles east-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 Bertrand | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 39 mi east-northeast | 2,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 111 mi south-southwest | 11,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 120 mi east | 12,800 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 Bertrand
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 134 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bertrand, 42 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 22, 1981, which passed about 3 miles south-southeast of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF3 on May 16, 2025, which passed about 5 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 178 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 16, 2025.
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 Bertrand'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.
Bertrand radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bertrand, MO?
KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 39 miles east-northeast. KNQA (Memphis, TN) is 111 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bertrand?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bertrand the lowest scan from KPAH is about 2,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bertrand 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 Bertrand, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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