Kennett, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Kennett, Dunklin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Kennett?
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 Kennett, 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 Kennett get?
A normal year brings about 3.5 inches of snow to Kennett, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hornersville weather station 14.6 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 Kennett?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 63 miles south. 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 Kennett | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 63 mi south | 4,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 91 mi northeast | 8,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 157 mi east-northeast | 19,600 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 Kennett
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 124 tornadoes within 25 miles of Kennett, 30 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on May 15, 1968, which passed about 24 miles south of town and caused 35 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on March 14, 2025, which passed about 25 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 231 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 19 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.20-inch hail on December 17, 2016.
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 Kennett'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.
Kennett radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Kennett, MO?
KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 63 miles south. KPAH (Paducah, KY) is 91 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Kennett?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Kennett the lowest scan from KNQA is about 4,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Kennett 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 Kennett, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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