Cayce, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cayce, Fulton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cayce?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 88 days in the Fulton forecast zone and Fulton County — the most common reported hazard around Cayce, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (57 days) and flooding (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 88 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 57 | Apr 2026 | May 25, 2011 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 40 | Mar 2025 | Mar 1, 2018 · 1 death · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 35 | Jan 2026 | Mar 4, 2015 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 28 | Feb 2025 | Aug 4, 2023 · $2.0 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 18 | Jan 2026 | Dec 22, 2022 · 1 death |
| High winds | 8 | Feb 2009 | Sep 14, 2008 · $6.6 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Dec 2023 | Jan 26, 2009 · $10 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 Fulton forecast zone and Fulton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Cayce get?
A normal year brings about 5.8 inches of snow to Cayce, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Union City weather station 11.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 2.1 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 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 Cayce?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 38 miles north-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 Cayce | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 38 mi north-northeast | 2,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KNQA Memphis, TN | 96 mi south-southwest | 9,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 98 mi east | 9,300 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 Cayce
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 95 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cayce, 36 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF4 on December 10, 2021, which passed about 2 miles south-southeast of town and caused 57 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on November 18, 2025, which passed about 3 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 145 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on July 15, 1971.
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 Cayce'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.
Cayce radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cayce, KY?
KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 38 miles north-northeast. KNQA (Memphis, TN) is 96 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cayce?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cayce the lowest scan from KPAH is about 2,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Cayce 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 Cayce, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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