Shawneetown, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Shawneetown, Cape Girardeau County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Shawneetown?
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 Shawneetown, 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 Shawneetown get?
A normal year brings about 6.2 inches of snow to Shawneetown, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Grand Twr 2 N weather station 10.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.1 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 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 Shawneetown?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 59 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 Shawneetown | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 59 mi southeast | 4,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLSX St. Louis, MO | 97 mi northwest | 9,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 116 mi east-northeast | 12,100 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 Shawneetown
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 130 tornadoes within 25 miles of Shawneetown, 39 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on December 18, 1957, which passed about 14 miles northeast of town and caused 11 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on June 7, 2025, which crossed near town.
Hail: 224 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 19 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 Shawneetown'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.
Shawneetown radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Shawneetown, MO?
KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 59 miles southeast. KLSX (St. Louis, MO) is 97 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Shawneetown?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Shawneetown the lowest scan from KPAH is about 4,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Shawneetown 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 Shawneetown, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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