Clay, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Clay, Webster County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Clay?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 77 days in the Webster forecast zone and Webster County — the most common reported hazard around Clay, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (53 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (44 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 77 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 53 | Apr 2026 | May 25, 2011 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 44 | Jan 2026 | Feb 11, 2008 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 24 | May 2025 | May 1, 2011 · $1.5 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Feb 2025 | Mar 9, 2006 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 20 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 9 | Mar 2023 | Sep 14, 2008 · $10 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Jan 2025 | Jan 26, 2009 · 4 deaths · $11 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 Webster forecast zone and Webster County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Clay?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 54 miles north. 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 Clay | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 54 mi north | 4,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 59 mi south-southeast | 4,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 59 mi west-southwest | 4,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
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 Clay
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 94 tornadoes within 25 miles of Clay, 34 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on November 15, 2005, which passed about 22 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF2 on May 16, 2025, which passed about 24 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 165 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on March 22, 1991.
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 Clay'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.
Clay radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Clay, KY?
KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 54 miles north. KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY) is 59 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Clay?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Clay the lowest scan from KVWX is about 4,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Clay 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 Clay, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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