Clarksdale, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Clarksdale, DeKalb County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Clarksdale?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 46 days in the De Kalb forecast zone and DeKalb County — the most common reported hazard around Clarksdale, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (30 days) and excessive heat (15 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 46 | Mar 2025 | Apr 2, 2010 · $5,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 30 | Jan 2026 | Apr 10, 1997 · $100,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 15 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Flash flooding | 12 | Jun 2021 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Feb 2019 | Dec 10, 2007 · $250,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 4 | Nov 2018 | — |
| High winds | 4 | Dec 2021 | — |
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 De Kalb forecast zone and DeKalb County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Clarksdale get?
A normal year brings about 21 inches of snow to Clarksdale, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Amity 4 Ne weather station 11.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (5.6 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 1.5 | 5.5 | 5.3 | 5.6 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 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 Clarksdale?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 71 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 Clarksdale | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 71 mi south-southeast | 5,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KTWX Topeka, KS | 106 mi west-southwest | 10,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDMX Des Moines, IA | 139 mi north-northeast | 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 Clarksdale
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 95 tornadoes within 25 miles of Clarksdale, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on May 29, 2004, which passed about 17 miles east-northeast of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 19, 2025, which passed about 14 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 367 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 36 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on September 21, 1993.
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 Clarksdale'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.
Clarksdale radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Clarksdale, MO?
KEAX (Kansas City, MO), about 71 miles south-southeast. KTWX (Topeka, KS) is 106 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Clarksdale?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Clarksdale the lowest scan from KEAX is about 5,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Clarksdale 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 Clarksdale, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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