Cunningham, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Cunningham, Carlisle County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Cunningham?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 86 days in the Carlisle forecast zone and Carlisle County — the most common reported hazard around Cunningham, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (73 days) and flooding (42 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 86 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 73 | Apr 2026 | Jun 28, 2018 · 1 death · $45,000 damage |
| Flooding | 42 | Feb 2025 | Feb 16, 2025 · $950,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 38 | Jan 2026 | Dec 5, 2013 · $70,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 26 | Feb 2025 | Jul 19, 2023 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 16 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Dec 2023 | Jan 26, 2009 · $10 million damage |
| High winds | 6 | Feb 2009 | Sep 14, 2008 · $5.2 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 Carlisle forecast zone and Carlisle County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Cunningham get?
A normal year brings about 8.9 inches of snow to Cunningham, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Paducah weather station 12.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (3.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.2 | 1.8 | 2.7 | 3.0 | 1.1 | 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 Cunningham?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 12 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 Cunningham | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 12 mi north-northeast | 700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 89 mi east | 8,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 113 mi northeast | 11,600 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 Cunningham
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 121 tornadoes within 25 miles of Cunningham, 32 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF4 on December 10, 2021, which passed about 20 miles south-southeast of town and caused 57 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 5 miles west of town.
Hail: 224 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 16, 2025.
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 Cunningham'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.
Cunningham radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Cunningham, KY?
KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 12 miles north-northeast. KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY) is 89 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Cunningham?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Cunningham the lowest scan from KPAH is about 700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Cunningham 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 Cunningham, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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