Matthews, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Matthews, New Madrid County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Matthews?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 98 days in the New Madrid forecast zone and New Madrid County — the most common reported hazard around Matthews, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (67 days) and flooding (62 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 98 | Aug 2025 | Jul 4, 2022 · 2 deaths |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 67 | May 2024 | May 26, 2024 · 1 death · $1,000 damage |
| Flooding | 62 | Feb 2025 | Sep 23, 2006 · $18 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 37 | Jan 2026 | Jan 26, 2009 · 2 deaths · $22 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 15 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Aug 2023 | Mar 1, 1997 · 1 death · $6,000 damage |
| High winds | 5 | Feb 2009 | Sep 14, 2008 · $11 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Dec 2009 | — |
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 New Madrid forecast zone and New Madrid County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Matthews get?
A normal year brings about 3.1 inches of snow to Matthews, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Sikeston Pwr Stn weather station 8.9 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 Matthews?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 49 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 Matthews | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 49 mi east-northeast | 3,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 99 mi south | 9,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 126 mi east | 13,800 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 Matthews
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 126 tornadoes within 25 miles of Matthews, 37 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 22, 1981, which passed about 5 miles north-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF3 on May 16, 2025, which passed about 14 miles north of town.
Hail: 136 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 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 Matthews'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.
Matthews radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Matthews, MO?
KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 49 miles east-northeast. KNQA (Memphis, TN) is 99 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Matthews?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Matthews the lowest scan from KPAH is about 3,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Matthews 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 Matthews, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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