Ellsinore, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ellsinore, Carter County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ellsinore?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 91 days in the Carter forecast zone and Carter County — the most common reported hazard around Ellsinore, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (60 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 91 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 60 | Apr 2026 | Jun 21, 2019 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 40 | Jan 2026 | Feb 11, 2008 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 31 | Sep 2025 | May 1, 2017 · $10 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 30 | Nov 2024 | Mar 9, 2006 · 1 death · $25,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 21 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 6 | Mar 2025 | Sep 14, 2008 · $2.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | 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 Carter forecast zone and Carter County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Ellsinore get?
A normal year brings about 8.9 inches of snow to Ellsinore, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Williamsville weather station 10.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.1 | 1.9 | 2.7 | 2.5 | 1.6 | 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 Ellsinore?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 109 miles east. 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 Ellsinore | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 109 mi east | 11,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 120 mi south-southeast | 12,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 122 mi north | 13,100 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 Ellsinore
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 86 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ellsinore, 29 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F4 on May 21, 1957, which passed about 16 miles west-northwest of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on May 16, 2025, which passed about 24 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 205 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on April 3, 2018.
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 Ellsinore'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.
Ellsinore radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ellsinore, MO?
KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 109 miles east. KNQA (Memphis, TN) is 120 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ellsinore?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ellsinore the lowest scan from KPAH is about 11,000 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Ellsinore 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 Ellsinore, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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