Dexter, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Dexter, Calloway County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Dexter?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 145 days in the Calloway forecast zone and Calloway County — the most common reported hazard around Dexter, mostly in May and July. Next come excessive heat (78 days) and flash flooding (55 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 145 | Apr 2026 | Mar 7, 2022 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 78 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 55 | Feb 2025 | Feb 28, 2021 · $2.9 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Jan 2026 | Feb 15, 2019 · $5,000 damage |
| Flooding | 30 | May 2025 | Nov 28, 2001 · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 19 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 9 | Mar 2023 | Mar 3, 2023 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jun 2019 | Jun 23, 2019 · 1 death |
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 Calloway forecast zone and Calloway County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Dexter get?
A normal year brings about 6.5 inches of snow to Dexter, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Murray weather station 8.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.1 | 1.1 | 2.3 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 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 Dexter?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 35 miles northwest. 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 Dexter | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 35 mi northwest | 2,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 56 mi east | 4,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 102 mi east-southeast | 9,900 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 Dexter
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 135 tornadoes within 25 miles of Dexter, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF4 on December 10, 2021, which passed about 6 miles north-northwest of town and caused 57 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 16, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 192 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 4, 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 Dexter'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.
Dexter radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Dexter, KY?
KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 35 miles northwest. KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY) is 56 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Dexter?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Dexter the lowest scan from KPAH is about 2,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Dexter 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 Dexter, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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