Doniphan, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Doniphan, Ripley County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Doniphan?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 98 days in the Ripley forecast zone and Ripley County — the most common reported hazard around Doniphan, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (73 days) and flooding (44 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 98 | Aug 2025 | Jul 19, 2011 · 1 death |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 73 | Apr 2026 | May 8, 2009 · $750,000 damage |
| Flooding | 44 | Jul 2025 | May 1, 2017 · $4.7 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 39 | Jan 2026 | Jan 26, 2009 · $15 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 39 | May 2024 | May 8, 2009 · $150,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 19 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 7 | Dec 2012 | Sep 14, 2008 · $8.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2013 | Feb 21, 2013 · $100,000 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 Ripley forecast zone and Ripley County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Doniphan get?
A normal year brings about 7.7 inches of snow to Doniphan, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Doniphan weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually February (2.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 2.4 | 2.0 | 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 Doniphan?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 103 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 Doniphan | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 103 mi south-southeast | 10,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 117 mi east-northeast | 12,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 144 mi north | 16,900 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 Doniphan
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 87 tornadoes within 25 miles of Doniphan, 36 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F4 on April 22, 1981, which passed about 22 miles east of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which touched down about 13 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 212 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 25, 2006.
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 Doniphan'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.
Doniphan radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Doniphan, MO?
KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 103 miles south-southeast. KPAH (Paducah, KY) is 117 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Doniphan?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Doniphan the lowest scan from KNQA is about 10,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Doniphan 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 Doniphan, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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