Pocahontas, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Pocahontas, Cape Girardeau County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Pocahontas?
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 Pocahontas, 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 Pocahontas get?
A normal year brings about 7.5 inches of snow to Pocahontas, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Jackson weather station 8.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (2.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.1 | 2.4 | 2.2 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 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 Pocahontas?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 56 miles east-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 Pocahontas | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 56 mi east-southeast | 4,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 100 mi northwest | 9,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 117 mi east-northeast | 12,200 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 Pocahontas
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 128 tornadoes within 25 miles of Pocahontas, 35 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on December 18, 1957, which passed about 16 miles north-northeast of town and caused 11 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 7, 2025, which passed about 3 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 217 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on August 19, 2014.
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 Pocahontas'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.
Pocahontas radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Pocahontas, MO?
KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 56 miles east-southeast. KLSX (St. Louis, MO) is 100 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Pocahontas?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Pocahontas the lowest scan from KPAH is about 4,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Pocahontas 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 Pocahontas, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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