Beaver Dam, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Beaver Dam, Ohio County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Beaver Dam?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 109 days in the Ohio forecast zone and Ohio County — the most common reported hazard around Beaver Dam, mostly in June and July. Next come flooding (59 days) and flash flooding (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 109 | Apr 2026 | Jan 29, 2008 · $50,000 damage |
| Flooding | 59 | Feb 2025 | Feb 17, 2025 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 32 | Jun 2026 | May 18, 2018 · $60,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 28 | Jan 2026 | Feb 2, 2014 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2021 | — |
| High winds | 2 | Mar 2023 | Sep 14, 2008 · $300,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Apr 2011 | — |
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 Ohio forecast zone and Ohio County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Beaver Dam get?
A normal year brings about 4.4 inches of snow to Beaver Dam, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Rochester Ferry weather station 13 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (1.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 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 Beaver Dam?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY), about 51 miles south-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 Beaver Dam | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 51 mi south-southwest | 3,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 64 mi northeast | 5,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 75 mi northwest | 6,300 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 Beaver Dam
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 58 tornadoes within 25 miles of Beaver Dam, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF4 on December 10, 2021, which passed about 3 miles north-northwest of town and caused 57 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 20 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 171 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 10, 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 Beaver Dam'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.
Beaver Dam radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Beaver Dam, KY?
KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY), about 51 miles south-southwest. KLVX (Louisville, KY) is 64 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Beaver Dam?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Beaver Dam the lowest scan from KHPX is about 3,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Beaver Dam 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 Beaver Dam, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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