Gilbertsville, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Gilbertsville, Marshall County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Gilbertsville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 110 days in the Marshall forecast zone and Marshall County — the most common reported hazard around Gilbertsville, mostly in May and June. Next come excessive heat (79 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (38 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 110 | Apr 2026 | Jul 10, 2002 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 79 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 38 | Jan 2026 | Feb 14, 2021 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 34 | Feb 2025 | Jul 7, 2016 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 33 | Feb 2025 | Feb 12, 2020 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 17 | Jan 2026 | Feb 20, 2025 · 1 death |
| High winds | 10 | Mar 2023 | Sep 14, 2008 · $11 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Jan 2010 | 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 Marshall forecast zone and Marshall County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Gilbertsville get?
A normal year brings about 3.8 inches of snow to Gilbertsville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Smithland L&D weather station 11.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (1.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 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 Gilbertsville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 26 miles west. 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 Gilbertsville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 26 mi west | 1,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 60 mi east-southeast | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 91 mi north-northeast | 8,400 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 Gilbertsville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 114 tornadoes within 25 miles of Gilbertsville, 27 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF4 on December 10, 2021, which passed about 12 miles south-southeast of town and caused 57 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 16, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 175 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on June 4, 2012.
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 Gilbertsville'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.
Gilbertsville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Gilbertsville, KY?
KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 26 miles west. KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY) is 60 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Gilbertsville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Gilbertsville the lowest scan from KPAH is about 1,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Gilbertsville 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 Gilbertsville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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