Wilson City, MO Live Doppler Radar

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What weather hits Wilson City?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 93 days in the Mississippi forecast zone and Mississippi County — the most common reported hazard around Wilson City, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (72 days) and flooding (36 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Excessive heat93Aug 2025—
Damaging thunderstorm winds72Nov 2025Apr 24, 2010 · $250,000 damage
Flooding36Mar 2025Mar 18, 2008 · $900,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms36Jan 2026Jan 26, 2009 · $21 million damage
Extreme cold & wind chill15Jan 2026—
Flash flooding10Jun 2018May 2, 2011 · $200 million damage
Ice storms & sleet8Dec 2023—
High winds6Mar 2023Sep 14, 2008 · $8.9 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 Mississippi forecast zone and Mississippi County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Wilson City?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 27 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over Wilson CityView
KPAH
Paducah, KY		27 mi east-northeast1,600 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KHPX
Fort Campbell, KY		108 mi east10,800 ftLimited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms
KNQA
Memphis, TN		115 mi south-southwest11,900 ftLimited — 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 Wilson City

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 130 tornadoes within 25 miles of Wilson City, 41 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 22, 1981, which passed about 6 miles west-southwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF3 on May 16, 2025, which passed about 15 miles west-northwest of town.

Hail: 186 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 16, 2025.

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 Wilson City'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.

Wilson City radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Wilson City, MO?

KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 27 miles east-northeast. KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY) is 108 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Wilson City?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Wilson City the lowest scan from KPAH is about 1,600 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Wilson City 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 Wilson City, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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