Cerulean, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cerulean, Trigg County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cerulean?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 105 days in the Trigg forecast zone and Trigg County — the most common reported hazard around Cerulean, mostly in July and May. Next come excessive heat (72 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 105 | Apr 2026 | May 25, 2011 · $300,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 72 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Jan 2026 | Feb 10, 2021 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 23 | Feb 2025 | Jul 7, 2016 · $150,000 damage |
| Flooding | 21 | Feb 2025 | Feb 22, 2018 · $75,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 17 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 9 | Mar 2023 | Sep 14, 2008 · $500,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2022 | Jan 26, 2009 · 1 death · $9.2 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 Trigg forecast zone and Trigg County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Cerulean get?
A normal year brings about 3.9 inches of snow to Cerulean, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cadiz weather station 9.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 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 Cerulean?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY), about 28 miles east-southeast. 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 Cerulean | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 28 mi east-southeast | 1,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 59 mi west | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 80 mi southeast | 6,900 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 Cerulean
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 114 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cerulean, 38 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF4 on December 10, 2021, which passed about 8 miles north-northwest of town and caused 57 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 16, 2025, which touched down about 15 miles west of town.
Hail: 174 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on June 7, 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 Cerulean'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.
Cerulean radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cerulean, KY?
KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY), about 28 miles east-southeast. KPAH (Paducah, KY) is 59 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cerulean?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cerulean the lowest scan from KHPX is about 1,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Cerulean 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 Cerulean, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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