Dixon, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Dixon, Webster County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Dixon?
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 Dixon, 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.
How much snow does Dixon get?
A normal year brings about 9.8 inches of snow to Dixon, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Sebree 1 E weather station 11 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (3.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.0 | 1.7 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 1.0 | 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 Dixon?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 52 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 Dixon | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 52 mi north | 3,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 58 mi south-southeast | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 67 mi west-southwest | 5,300 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 Dixon
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 93 tornadoes within 25 miles of Dixon, 35 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on November 15, 2005, which passed about 18 miles southeast of town. The most recent was an EF3 on May 16, 2025, which passed about 14 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 179 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 25, 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 Dixon'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.
Dixon radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Dixon, KY?
KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 52 miles north. KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY) is 58 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Dixon?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Dixon the lowest scan from KVWX is about 3,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Dixon 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 Dixon, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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