Risco, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Risco, New Madrid County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Risco?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 98 days in the New Madrid forecast zone and New Madrid County — the most common reported hazard around Risco, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (67 days) and flooding (62 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 98 | Aug 2025 | Jul 4, 2022 · 2 deaths |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 67 | May 2024 | May 26, 2024 · 1 death · $1,000 damage |
| Flooding | 62 | Feb 2025 | Sep 23, 2006 · $18 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 37 | Jan 2026 | Jan 26, 2009 · 2 deaths · $22 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 15 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Aug 2023 | Mar 1, 1997 · 1 death · $6,000 damage |
| High winds | 5 | Feb 2009 | Sep 14, 2008 · $11 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Dec 2009 | — |
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 New Madrid forecast zone and New Madrid County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Risco get?
A normal year brings about 6.6 inches of snow to Risco, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Portageville weather station 11.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.2 | 1.3 | 2.4 | 2.2 | 0.4 | 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 Risco?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 68 miles east-northeast. 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 Risco | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 68 mi east-northeast | 5,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 83 mi south | 7,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 141 mi east | 16,400 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 Risco
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 103 tornadoes within 25 miles of Risco, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF4 on December 10, 2021, which passed about 24 miles south-southeast of town and caused 8 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 19 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 154 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on July 3, 1997.
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 Risco'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.
Risco radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Risco, MO?
KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 68 miles east-northeast. KNQA (Memphis, TN) is 83 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Risco?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Risco the lowest scan from KPAH is about 5,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Risco 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 Risco, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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