Bowling Green, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bowling Green, Warren County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bowling Green?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 144 days in the Warren forecast zone and Warren County — the most common reported hazard around Bowling Green, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (39 days) and flooding (38 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 144 | Apr 2026 | Jan 29, 2008 · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 39 | Jun 2025 | Mar 1, 1997 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 38 | Jul 2020 | Mar 1, 1997 · $3.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 23 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 5 | Mar 2023 | Nov 10, 1998 · $10,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jul 2019 | Jul 22, 2019 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Dec 2004 | — |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Jun 2012 | — |
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 Warren forecast zone and Warren County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bowling Green get?
A normal year brings about 8.5 inches of snow to Bowling Green, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bowling Green Warren Co Ap weather station 1 mile away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.8 | 3.2 | 2.9 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 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 Bowling Green?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY), about 50 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 Bowling Green | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 50 mi west-southwest | 3,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 51 mi south | 3,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 74 mi north-northeast | 6,200 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 Bowling Green
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 78 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bowling Green, 26 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF3 on December 11, 2021, which crossed near town and caused 16 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on February 15, 2025, which passed about 21 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 173 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 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 Bowling Green'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.
Bowling Green radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bowling Green, KY?
KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY), about 50 miles west-southwest. KOHX (Nashville, TN) is 51 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bowling Green?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bowling Green the lowest scan from KHPX is about 3,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bowling Green 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 Bowling Green, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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