Drakesboro, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Drakesboro, Muhlenberg County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Drakesboro?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 135 days in the Muhlenberg forecast zone and Muhlenberg County — the most common reported hazard around Drakesboro, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (82 days) and excessive heat (69 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 135 | May 2025 | Feb 16, 2025 · $1.2 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 82 | Jul 2025 | Oct 26, 2019 · $250,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 69 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 38 | Feb 2025 | Feb 11, 2008 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 25 | May 2025 | Mar 1, 1997 · 1 death · $300,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 19 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 8 | Mar 2023 | Sep 14, 2008 · $12 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Jan 2026 | Jan 26, 2009 · $19 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 Muhlenberg forecast zone and Muhlenberg County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Drakesboro get?
A normal year brings about 4.4 inches of snow to Drakesboro, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Rochester Ferry weather station 8.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (1.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 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 Drakesboro?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY), about 36 miles south-southwest. 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 Drakesboro | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 36 mi south-southwest | 2,300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 72 mi south-southeast | 5,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 80 mi northeast | 6,900 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 Drakesboro
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 71 tornadoes within 25 miles of Drakesboro, 29 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF4 on December 10, 2021, which passed about 10 miles north-northwest of town and caused 57 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on May 16, 2025, which passed about 21 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 147 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 24, 1995.
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 Drakesboro'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.
Drakesboro radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Drakesboro, KY?
KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY), about 36 miles south-southwest. KOHX (Nashville, TN) is 72 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Drakesboro?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Drakesboro the lowest scan from KHPX is about 2,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Drakesboro 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 Drakesboro, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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