Paris, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Paris, Monroe County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Paris?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 55 days in the Monroe forecast zone and Monroe County — the most common reported hazard around Paris, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (42 days) and excessive heat (42 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 55 | Apr 2026 | Oct 2, 2007 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 42 | Nov 2025 | Nov 29, 2006 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 42 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Flash flooding | 26 | Jun 2020 | Jun 13, 2008 · $1,000 damage |
| High winds | 6 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2019 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Flooding | 3 | Sep 2008 | — |
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 Monroe forecast zone and Monroe County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Paris get?
A normal year brings about 16 inches of snow to Paris, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Shelbina weather station 14.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (5.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.9 | 3.4 | 5.7 | 3.9 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 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 Paris?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 89 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 Paris | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 89 mi southeast | 8,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KEAX Kansas City, MO | 129 mi west-southwest | 14,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 149 mi east-northeast | 18,000 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 Paris
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 76 tornadoes within 25 miles of Paris, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 23, 1975, which passed about 15 miles north-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on April 20, 2025, which touched down about 16 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 197 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on July 4, 1985.
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 Paris'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.
Paris radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Paris, MO?
KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 89 miles southeast. KEAX (Kansas City, MO) is 129 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Paris?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Paris the lowest scan from KLSX is about 8,100 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Paris 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 Paris, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Shelbina, MO radar 15 mi
- Monroe City, MO radar 19 mi
- Centralia, MO radar 19 mi
- Mexico, MO radar 23 mi
- Moberly, MO radar 23 mi
- Hallsville, MO radar 27 mi
- Huntsville, MO radar 29 mi
- Vandalia, MO radar 30 mi
- Macon, MO radar 31 mi
- Auxvasse, MO radar 32 mi