Cardwell, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cardwell, Dunklin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cardwell?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 115 days in the Dunklin forecast zone and Dunklin County — the most common reported hazard around Cardwell, mostly in May and April. Next come excessive heat (111 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 115 | Apr 2026 | May 4, 2020 · $300,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 111 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Jan 2026 | Feb 18, 2006 · $1,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 31 | Apr 2025 | Sep 22, 2006 · $215,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 5 | Dec 2015 | Dec 31, 2015 · 1 death |
| High winds | 5 | Mar 2025 | Mar 9, 2019 · $5,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Jan 2009 | Jan 26, 2009 · $25 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 Dunklin forecast zone and Dunklin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Cardwell get?
A normal year brings about 3.5 inches of snow to Cardwell, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hornersville weather station 7.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 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 Cardwell?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 54 miles south-southeast. 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 Cardwell | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 54 mi south-southeast | 3,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 110 mi northeast | 11,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLZK Little Rock, AR | 139 mi southwest | 16,100 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 Cardwell
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 124 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cardwell, 39 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on May 15, 1968, which passed about 13 miles south of town and caused 35 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 16, 2025, which passed about 19 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 244 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 22 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on April 15, 2022.
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 Cardwell'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.
Cardwell radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cardwell, MO?
KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 54 miles south-southeast. KPAH (Paducah, KY) is 110 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cardwell?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cardwell the lowest scan from KNQA is about 3,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Cardwell 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 Cardwell, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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