Burkesville, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Burkesville, Cumberland County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Burkesville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 63 days in the Cumberland forecast zone and Cumberland County — the most common reported hazard around Burkesville, mostly in July and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (21 days) and flash flooding (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 63 | Mar 2026 | Jul 13, 2004 · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 21 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 18 | Jun 2026 | May 2, 2010 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 4 | Jun 2019 | — |
| High winds | 2 | Mar 2023 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Feb 2021 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | May 2011 | May 24, 2011 · $15,000 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 Cumberland forecast zone and Cumberland County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Burkesville get?
A normal year brings about 3.8 inches of snow to Burkesville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Albany weather station 14.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 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 Burkesville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOHX (Nashville, TN), about 76 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 Burkesville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 76 mi west-southwest | 6,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 88 mi north-northwest | 7,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 106 mi west | 10,600 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 Burkesville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 68 tornadoes within 25 miles of Burkesville, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF4 on May 16, 2025, which passed about 24 miles northeast of town and caused 18 deaths.
Hail: 150 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on June 2, 1998.
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 Burkesville'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.
Burkesville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Burkesville, KY?
KOHX (Nashville, TN), about 76 miles west-southwest. KLVX (Louisville, KY) is 88 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Burkesville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Burkesville the lowest scan from KOHX is about 6,400 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Burkesville 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 Burkesville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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