Paynesville, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Paynesville, Pike County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Paynesville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 79 days in the Pike forecast zone and Pike County — the most common reported hazard around Paynesville, mostly in June and July. Next come excessive heat (44 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (42 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 79 | Apr 2026 | Aug 18, 2006 · $20,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 44 | Aug 2025 | Jul 7, 2001 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 42 | Nov 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 14 | Jun 2013 | Jun 3, 2008 · $11 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 14 | May 2019 | Jul 20, 2010 · 1 death |
| High winds | 6 | Feb 2014 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 4 | Jan 2024 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Dec 2007 | — |
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 Pike forecast zone and Pike County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Paynesville get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Paynesville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Clarksville L&D 24 weather station 7.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 2.3 | 4.5 | 3.2 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 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 Paynesville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 41 miles south-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 Paynesville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 41 mi south-southeast | 2,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KILX Lincoln, IL | 103 mi northeast | 10,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KDVN Quad Cities, IA | 163 mi north | 20,800 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 Paynesville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 66 tornadoes within 25 miles of Paynesville, 13 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and March. The strongest was an F3 on March 13, 2006, which passed about 3 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF1 on June 18, 2025, which passed about 4 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 157 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 19, 2011.
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 Paynesville'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.
Paynesville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Paynesville, MO?
KLSX (St. Louis, MO), about 41 miles south-southeast. KILX (Lincoln, IL) is 103 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Paynesville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Paynesville the lowest scan from KLSX is about 2,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Paynesville 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 Paynesville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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