Old Appleton, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Old Appleton, Cape Girardeau County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Old Appleton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 136 days in the Cape Girardeau forecast zone and Cape Girardeau County — the most common reported hazard around Old Appleton, mostly in May and March. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (132 days) and excessive heat (90 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 136 | Apr 2026 | Jul 1, 2019 · $9.0 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 132 | Apr 2026 | May 8, 2009 · $3.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 90 | Aug 2025 | Jul 21, 2005 · 2 deaths |
| Flash flooding | 51 | Jul 2024 | May 12, 2002 · $300,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 41 | Jan 2026 | Feb 11, 2008 · $3.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 21 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Jan 2025 | Jan 5, 2025 · $325,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 9 | Aug 2014 | May 2, 2002 · $20,000 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 Cape Girardeau forecast zone and Cape Girardeau County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Old Appleton get?
A normal year brings about 6.2 inches of snow to Old Appleton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Grand Twr 2 N weather station 11.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.1 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 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 Old Appleton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 63 miles southeast. 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 Old Appleton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 63 mi southeast | 4,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 93 mi northwest | 8,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 118 mi east-northeast | 12,300 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 Old Appleton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 119 tornadoes within 25 miles of Old Appleton, 37 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on December 18, 1957, which passed about 15 miles east-northeast of town and caused 11 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 7, 2025, which passed about 3 miles south of town.
Hail: 195 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 21 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on March 20, 1976.
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 Old Appleton'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.
Old Appleton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Old Appleton, MO?
KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 63 miles southeast. KLSX (St. Louis, MO) is 93 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Old Appleton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Old Appleton the lowest scan from KPAH is about 4,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Old Appleton 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 Old Appleton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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