East Prairie, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for East Prairie, Mississippi County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits East Prairie?
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 East Prairie, 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 East Prairie get?
A normal year brings about 3.1 inches of snow to East Prairie, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Sikeston Pwr Stn weather station 14.9 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 East Prairie?
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 East Prairie | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 39 mi east-northeast | 2,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 103 mi south-southwest | 10,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 116 mi east | 12,100 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 East Prairie
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 123 tornadoes within 25 miles of East Prairie, 39 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF4 on December 10, 2021, which passed about 25 miles southeast of town and caused 57 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on November 18, 2025, which passed about 20 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 151 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 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 East Prairie'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.
East Prairie radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to East Prairie, MO?
KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 39 miles east-northeast. KNQA (Memphis, TN) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in East Prairie?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over East Prairie the lowest scan from KPAH is about 2,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for East Prairie 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 East Prairie, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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