Fairview, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fairview, Christian County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fairview?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 161 days in the Christian forecast zone and Christian County — the most common reported hazard around Fairview, mostly in July and May. Next come excessive heat (71 days) and flooding (53 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 161 | Apr 2026 | Jan 11, 2020 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 71 | Aug 2025 | Jul 18, 1999 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 53 | Aug 2025 | Aug 29, 2005 · 1 death · $4.7 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 44 | Feb 2025 | Aug 27, 2023 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Feb 2025 | Mar 2, 2014 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 18 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 9 | Mar 2023 | Sep 14, 2008 · $500,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Jan 2026 | Jan 26, 2009 · 1 death · $13 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 Christian forecast zone and Christian County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Fairview get?
A normal year brings about 5.2 inches of snow to Fairview, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hopkinsville weather station 11.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 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 Fairview?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY), about 7 miles south. 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 Fairview | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 7 mi south | 400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 58 mi southeast | 4,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 82 mi west-northwest | 7,200 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 Fairview
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 117 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fairview, 41 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF3 on December 9, 2023, which passed about 13 miles south-southeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on November 22, 2025, which touched down about 14 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 194 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 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 Fairview'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.
Fairview radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fairview, KY?
KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY), about 7 miles south. KOHX (Nashville, TN) is 58 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fairview?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fairview the lowest scan from KHPX is about 400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Fairview 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 Fairview, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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