Perryville, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Perryville, Perry County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Perryville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 85 days in the Perry forecast zone and Perry County — the most common reported hazard around Perryville, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (71 days) and flooding (53 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 85 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 71 | Aug 2023 | May 8, 2009 · $50 million damage |
| Flooding | 53 | Apr 2026 | Mar 1, 1997 · 1 death · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 46 | Jan 2026 | Jan 26, 2009 · $400,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 27 | Jul 2020 | Apr 22, 1996 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 26 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Jan 2025 | Jan 5, 2025 · $250,000 damage |
| High winds | 6 | Sep 2008 | Sep 14, 2008 · $200,000 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 Perry forecast zone and Perry County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Perryville get?
A normal year brings about 4.7 inches of snow to Perryville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Perryville Wtp weather station 2.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (1.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 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 Perryville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 76 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 Perryville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 76 mi southeast | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 80 mi north-northwest | 6,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 123 mi east-northeast | 13,200 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 Perryville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 104 tornadoes within 25 miles of Perryville, 38 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on December 18, 1957, which passed about 22 miles east of town and caused 11 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 7, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles west of town.
Hail: 161 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 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 Perryville'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.
Perryville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Perryville, MO?
KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 76 miles southeast. KLSX (St. Louis, MO) is 80 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Perryville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Perryville the lowest scan from KPAH is about 6,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Perryville 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 Perryville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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