Hardin, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hardin, Marshall County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hardin?
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 Hardin, 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 Hardin get?
A normal year brings about 6.5 inches of snow to Hardin, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Murray weather station 10.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.1 | 1.1 | 2.3 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 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 Hardin?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 33 miles 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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Hardin | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 33 mi northwest | 2,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 56 mi east | 4,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 103 mi east-southeast | 10,100 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 Hardin
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 141 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hardin, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF4 on December 10, 2021, which passed about 5 miles north-northwest of town and caused 57 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 16, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 192 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on April 4, 2025.
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 Hardin'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.
Hardin radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hardin, KY?
KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 33 miles northwest. KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY) is 56 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hardin?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hardin the lowest scan from KPAH is about 2,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hardin 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 Hardin, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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