Wardell, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Wardell, Pemiscot County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Wardell?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 110 days in the Pemiscot forecast zone and Pemiscot County — the most common reported hazard around Wardell, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (85 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 110 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 85 | Apr 2026 | May 4, 2020 · $300,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 35 | Jan 2026 | Mar 1, 2009 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Mar 2012 | Sep 23, 2006 · $65,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 3 | Feb 2019 | May 1, 2011 · $250,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Jan 2009 | Jan 26, 2009 · $25 million damage |
| High winds | 2 | Mar 2023 | Jan 29, 2008 · $10,000 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 Pemiscot forecast zone and Pemiscot County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Wardell get?
A normal year brings about 6.6 inches of snow to Wardell, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Portageville weather station 7.6 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 Wardell?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 70 miles south. 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 Wardell | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 70 mi south | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 76 mi northeast | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 143 mi east-northeast | 16,800 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 Wardell
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 99 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wardell, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on March 21, 1952, which passed about 21 miles south-southeast of town and caused 17 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on March 14, 2025, which passed about 3 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 175 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.20-inch hail on December 17, 2016.
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 Wardell'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.
Wardell radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Wardell, MO?
KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 70 miles south. KPAH (Paducah, KY) is 76 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Wardell?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wardell the lowest scan from KNQA is about 5,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Wardell 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 Wardell, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Portageville, MO radar 8 mi
- Hayti, MO radar 9 mi
- Caruthersville, MO radar 15 mi
- Kennett, MO radar 15 mi
- Campbell, MO radar 17 mi
- Steele, MO radar 18 mi
- Malden, MO radar 20 mi
- New Madrid, MO radar 22 mi
- Bernie, MO radar 24 mi
- Senath, MO radar 25 mi