Fordsville, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fordsville, Ohio County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fordsville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 109 days in the Ohio forecast zone and Ohio County — the most common reported hazard around Fordsville, mostly in June and July. Next come flooding (59 days) and flash flooding (32 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 109 | Apr 2026 | Jan 29, 2008 · $50,000 damage |
| Flooding | 59 | Feb 2025 | Feb 17, 2025 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 32 | Jun 2026 | May 18, 2018 · $60,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 28 | Jan 2026 | Feb 2, 2014 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2021 | — |
| High winds | 2 | Mar 2023 | Sep 14, 2008 · $300,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Apr 2011 | — |
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 Ohio forecast zone and Ohio County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Fordsville get?
A normal year brings about 4.4 inches of snow to Fordsville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Rough Rvr Lake weather station 11.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 2.1 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 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 Fordsville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 48 miles east-northeast. 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 Fordsville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 48 mi east-northeast | 3,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 69 mi south-southwest | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 70 mi northwest | 5,700 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 Fordsville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 66 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fordsville, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 12 miles east-northeast of town and caused 31 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 7, 2025, which touched down about 22 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 220 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on November 15, 1989.
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 Fordsville'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.
Fordsville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fordsville, KY?
KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 48 miles east-northeast. KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY) is 69 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fordsville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fordsville the lowest scan from KLVX is about 3,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Fordsville 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 Fordsville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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