Malden, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Malden, Dunklin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Malden?
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 Malden, 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 Malden get?
A normal year brings about 3.5 inches of snow to Malden, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Qulin weather station 13 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 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 Malden?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 75 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 Malden | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 75 mi east-northeast | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 87 mi south | 7,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 150 mi north-northwest | 18,100 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 Malden
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 105 tornadoes within 25 miles of Malden, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F4 on April 22, 1981, which passed about 8 miles north-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 9 miles west of town.
Hail: 181 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on July 3, 1997.
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 Malden'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.
Malden radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Malden, MO?
KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 75 miles east-northeast. KNQA (Memphis, TN) is 87 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Malden?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Malden the lowest scan from KPAH is about 6,300 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Malden 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 Malden, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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