Elizabethtown, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Elizabethtown, Hardin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Elizabethtown?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 117 days in the Hardin forecast zone and Hardin County — the most common reported hazard around Elizabethtown, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (42 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (31 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 117 | Mar 2026 | Jul 13, 2004 · $250,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 42 | Jun 2026 | Feb 15, 2025 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Jan 2026 | Jan 24, 2026 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 14 | Jul 2020 | Mar 2, 1997 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Feb 2022 | Feb 10, 2021 · 1 death |
| High winds | 5 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2, 2016 · $10,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jul 2025 | Jul 27, 2010 · 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 Hardin forecast zone and Hardin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Elizabethtown get?
A normal year brings about 4.5 inches of snow to Elizabethtown, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Elizabethtown Wp Cs weather station 1.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 2.0 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 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 Elizabethtown?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 19 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 Elizabethtown | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 19 mi north | 1,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 102 mi southwest | 9,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 108 mi south-southwest | 10,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
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 Elizabethtown
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 82 tornadoes within 25 miles of Elizabethtown, 28 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 2 miles north-northwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on December 18, 2025, which touched down about 16 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 193 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 22 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 1, 2002.
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 Elizabethtown'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.
Elizabethtown radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Elizabethtown, KY?
KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 19 miles north. KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY) is 102 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Elizabethtown?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Elizabethtown the lowest scan from KLVX is about 1,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Elizabethtown 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 Elizabethtown, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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