Calhoun, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Calhoun, McLean County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Calhoun?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 74 days in the McLean forecast zone and McLean County — the most common reported hazard around Calhoun, mostly in July and August. Next come flooding (58 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (43 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 74 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 58 | Mar 2025 | Mar 1, 1997 · $4.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 43 | Jan 2026 | Feb 11, 2008 · $500,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 41 | Apr 2026 | Feb 27, 2009 · $150,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 19 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Feb 2025 | Mar 1, 1997 · $800,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Jan 2025 | Jan 26, 2009 · $11 million damage |
| High winds | 8 | Mar 2023 | Sep 14, 2008 · $7.7 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 McLean forecast zone and McLean County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Calhoun get?
A normal year brings about 4.3 inches of snow to Calhoun, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Calhoun Lock 2 weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually December (1.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 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 Calhoun?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY), about 56 miles south. 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 Calhoun | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 56 mi south | 4,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 56 mi north-northwest | 4,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 78 mi east-northeast | 6,600 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 Calhoun
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 93 tornadoes within 25 miles of Calhoun, 33 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF4 on December 10, 2021, which passed about 15 miles south-southeast of town and caused 57 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 7, 2025, which touched down about 14 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 231 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 25, 2006.
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 Calhoun'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.
Calhoun radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Calhoun, KY?
KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY), about 56 miles south. KVWX (Evansville, IN) is 56 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Calhoun?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Calhoun the lowest scan from KHPX is about 4,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Calhoun 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 Calhoun, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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