Blandville, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Blandville, Ballard County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Blandville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 102 days in the Ballard forecast zone and Ballard County — the most common reported hazard around Blandville, mostly in July and June. Next come excessive heat (86 days) and flooding (65 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 102 | Apr 2026 | Mar 1, 2017 · $225,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 86 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 65 | Mar 2025 | Mar 2, 1997 · $25 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 40 | Jan 2026 | Feb 11, 2008 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 32 | Feb 2025 | Dec 21, 2013 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 17 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 10 | Dec 2023 | Jan 26, 2009 · $10 million damage |
| High winds | 7 | Feb 2009 | Sep 14, 2008 · $8.0 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 Ballard forecast zone and Ballard County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Blandville get?
A normal year brings about 8.9 inches of snow to Blandville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Paducah weather station 13.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (3.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.2 | 1.8 | 2.7 | 3.0 | 1.1 | 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 Blandville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 14 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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Blandville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 14 mi northeast | 700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 94 mi east | 8,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 113 mi northeast | 11,600 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 Blandville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 126 tornadoes within 25 miles of Blandville, 38 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF4 on December 10, 2021, which passed about 24 miles south-southeast of town and caused 57 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 3 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 215 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 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 Blandville'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.
Blandville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Blandville, KY?
KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 14 miles northeast. KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY) is 94 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Blandville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Blandville the lowest scan from KPAH is about 700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Blandville 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 Blandville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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