Edmonton, KY Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Edmonton, Metcalfe County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

What weather hits Edmonton?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 76 days in the Metcalfe forecast zone and Metcalfe County — the most common reported hazard around Edmonton, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (20 days) and flash flooding (12 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds76Mar 2026Apr 5, 2017 · $400,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms20Jan 2026—
Flash flooding12Jun 2026May 2, 2010 · $300,000 damage
Flooding7Dec 2019Feb 11, 2018 · $200,000 damage
High winds1Mar 2023—

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 Metcalfe forecast zone and Metcalfe County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Edmonton get?

A normal year brings about 7.2 inches of snow to Edmonton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Summer Shade weather station 8.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.2 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
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Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Edmonton?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 71 miles north-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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over EdmontonView
KLVX
Louisville, KY
71 mi north-northwest5,700 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KOHX
Nashville, TN
73 mi southwest6,000 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KHPX
Fort Campbell, KY
94 mi west8,700 ftFair — 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 Edmonton

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 77 tornadoes within 25 miles of Edmonton, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 27, 1971, which passed about 15 miles northeast of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on April 3, 2025, which passed about 16 miles northwest of town.

Hail: 164 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 20, 2018.

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 Edmonton'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.

Edmonton radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Edmonton, KY?

KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 71 miles north-northwest. KOHX (Nashville, TN) is 73 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Edmonton?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Edmonton the lowest scan from KLVX is about 5,700 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Edmonton 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 Edmonton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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