Auburn, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Auburn, Logan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Auburn?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 127 days in the Logan forecast zone and Logan County — the most common reported hazard around Auburn, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (30 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (21 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 127 | Apr 2026 | Aug 16, 2012 · 1 death · $15,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 30 | Apr 2025 | Jun 29, 2007 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 21 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 10 | Feb 2021 | Mar 1, 1997 · $500,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Apr 2018 | Aug 5, 2010 · 1 death |
| High winds | 2 | Mar 2023 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Dec 2004 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Feb 2015 | Feb 17, 2015 · 1 death |
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 Logan forecast zone and Logan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Auburn?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY), about 33 miles west-southwest. 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 Auburn | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 33 mi west-southwest | 2,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 43 mi south | 2,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 87 mi north-northeast | 7,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Auburn
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 93 tornadoes within 25 miles of Auburn, 29 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 27, 1970, which passed about 24 miles south of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 16, 2025, which touched down about 9 miles west of town.
Hail: 177 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on April 18, 1969.
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 Auburn'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.
Auburn radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Auburn, KY?
KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY), about 33 miles west-southwest. KOHX (Nashville, TN) is 43 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Auburn?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Auburn the lowest scan from KHPX is about 2,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Auburn 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 Auburn, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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