Bardwell, KY Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Bardwell, Carlisle County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Bardwell?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 86 days in the Carlisle forecast zone and Carlisle County — the most common reported hazard around Bardwell, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (73 days) and flooding (42 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Excessive heat86Aug 2025—
Damaging thunderstorm winds73Apr 2026Jun 28, 2018 · 1 death · $45,000 damage
Flooding42Feb 2025Feb 16, 2025 · $950,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms38Jan 2026Dec 5, 2013 · $70,000 damage
Flash flooding26Feb 2025Jul 19, 2023 · $500,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill16Jan 2026—
Ice storms & sleet7Dec 2023Jan 26, 2009 · $10 million damage
High winds6Feb 2009Sep 14, 2008 · $5.2 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 Carlisle forecast zone and Carlisle County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Bardwell?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 19 miles 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 BardwellView
KPAH
Paducah, KY		19 mi northeast1,000 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KHPX
Fort Campbell, KY		96 mi east9,000 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KNQA
Memphis, TN		116 mi south-southwest12,100 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 Bardwell

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 132 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bardwell, 43 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF4 on December 10, 2021, which passed about 21 miles south-southeast of town and caused 57 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on November 18, 2025, which passed about 23 miles south-southwest of town.

Hail: 211 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 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 Bardwell'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.

Bardwell radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Bardwell, KY?

KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 19 miles northeast. KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY) is 96 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Bardwell?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bardwell the lowest scan from KPAH is about 1,000 ft up.

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

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