Dawson Springs, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Dawson Springs, Hopkins County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Dawson Springs?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 81 days in the Hopkins forecast zone and Hopkins County — the most common reported hazard around Dawson Springs, mostly in June and May. Next come excessive heat (73 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 81 | Apr 2026 | Feb 5, 2008 · $130,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 73 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 40 | Jan 2026 | Feb 11, 2008 · $1.5 million damage |
| Flooding | 33 | May 2025 | May 1, 2011 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 32 | Feb 2025 | Jun 24, 2013 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 19 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Jan 2025 | Jan 26, 2009 · 1 death · $25 million damage |
| High winds | 8 | Mar 2023 | Sep 14, 2008 · $13 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 Hopkins forecast zone and Hopkins County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Dawson Springs get?
A normal year brings about 8.5 inches of snow to Dawson Springs, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Princeton 1 Se weather station 10.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (2.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.1 | 1.6 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 1.4 | 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 Dawson Springs?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY), about 38 miles 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 Dawson Springs | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 38 mi southeast | 2,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 60 mi west | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 75 mi north | 6,300 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 Dawson Springs
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 100 tornadoes within 25 miles of Dawson Springs, 39 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF4 on December 10, 2021, which passed about 4 miles south-southeast of town and caused 57 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 16, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 185 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on April 10, 2009.
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 Dawson Springs'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.
Dawson Springs radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Dawson Springs, KY?
KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY), about 38 miles southeast. KPAH (Paducah, KY) is 60 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Dawson Springs?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Dawson Springs the lowest scan from KHPX is about 2,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Dawson Springs 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 Dawson Springs, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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