Hardinsburg, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hardinsburg, Breckinridge County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hardinsburg?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 109 days in the Breckinridge forecast zone and Breckinridge County — the most common reported hazard around Hardinsburg, mostly in June and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (31 days) and flash flooding (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 109 | Jun 2026 | Mar 9, 2006 · $150,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Jan 2026 | Jan 5, 2025 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Jul 2024 | May 25, 2006 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 14 | Nov 2018 | Mar 2, 1997 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 5 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2, 2016 · $5,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2022 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Aug 2018 | Aug 31, 2018 · $200,000 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 Breckinridge forecast zone and Breckinridge County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hardinsburg get?
A normal year brings about 4.4 inches of snow to Hardinsburg, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Rough Rvr Lake weather station 11 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 Hardinsburg?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 31 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 Hardinsburg | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 31 mi east-northeast | 1,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 77 mi west-northwest | 6,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 85 mi south-southwest | 7,500 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 Hardinsburg
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 67 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hardinsburg, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1974, which crossed near town and caused 31 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on March 30, 2025, which touched down near town.
Hail: 214 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 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 Hardinsburg'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.
Hardinsburg radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hardinsburg, KY?
KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 31 miles east-northeast. KVWX (Evansville, IN) is 77 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hardinsburg?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hardinsburg the lowest scan from KLVX is about 1,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hardinsburg 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 Hardinsburg, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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