White Oak, MO Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for White Oak, Dunklin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits White Oak?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 115 days in the Dunklin forecast zone and Dunklin County — the most common reported hazard around White Oak, mostly in May and April. Next come excessive heat (111 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (36 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 115 | Apr 2026 | May 4, 2020 · $300,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 111 | Jun 2026 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Jan 2026 | Feb 18, 2006 · $1,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 31 | Apr 2025 | Sep 22, 2006 · $215,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 10 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 5 | Dec 2015 | Dec 31, 2015 · 1 death |
| High winds | 5 | Mar 2025 | Mar 9, 2019 · $5,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Jan 2009 | Jan 26, 2009 · $25 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 Dunklin forecast zone and Dunklin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does White Oak get?
A normal year brings about 3.0 inches of snow to White Oak, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Saint Francis weather station 10.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 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 White Oak?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 69 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 White Oak | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 69 mi south | 5,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 86 mi northeast | 7,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 155 mi east-northeast | 19,100 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 White Oak
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 117 tornadoes within 25 miles of White Oak, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on March 21, 1952, which passed about 23 miles south-southeast of town and caused 17 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 20 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 219 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 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 White Oak'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.
White Oak radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to White Oak, MO?
KNQA (Memphis, TN), about 69 miles south. KPAH (Paducah, KY) is 86 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in White Oak?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over White Oak the lowest scan from KNQA is about 5,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for White Oak 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 White Oak, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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