Piedmont, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Piedmont, Wayne County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Piedmont?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 90 days in the Wayne forecast zone and Wayne County — the most common reported hazard around Piedmont, mostly in July and August. Next come flooding (84 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (64 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 90 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 84 | Nov 2024 | Mar 18, 2008 · $9.2 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 64 | Jul 2025 | May 5, 1996 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 42 | Jan 2026 | Jan 26, 2009 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 36 | Jul 2024 | May 1, 2011 · $20 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 22 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Jan 2026 | Feb 21, 2013 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 6 | Sep 2008 | Sep 14, 2008 · $3.0 million 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 Wayne forecast zone and Wayne County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Piedmont get?
A normal year brings about 8.9 inches of snow to Piedmont, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Williamsville weather station 14.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.1 | 1.9 | 2.7 | 2.5 | 1.6 | 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 Piedmont?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 106 miles east. 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 Piedmont | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 106 mi east | 10,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 107 mi north | 10,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 133 mi south-southeast | 15,000 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 Piedmont
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 85 tornadoes within 25 miles of Piedmont, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on May 21, 1957, which passed about 21 miles west-southwest of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on May 16, 2025, which passed about 9 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 164 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on April 2, 2006.
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 Piedmont'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.
Piedmont radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Piedmont, MO?
KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 106 miles east. KLSX (St. Louis, MO) is 107 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Piedmont?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Piedmont the lowest scan from KPAH is about 10,500 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Piedmont 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 Piedmont, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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