Hazel, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hazel, Calloway County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hazel?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 145 days in the Calloway forecast zone and Calloway County — the most common reported hazard around Hazel, mostly in May and July. Next come excessive heat (78 days) and flash flooding (55 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 145 | Apr 2026 | Mar 7, 2022 · 1 death |
| Excessive heat | 78 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 55 | Feb 2025 | Feb 28, 2021 · $2.9 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Jan 2026 | Feb 15, 2019 · $5,000 damage |
| Flooding | 30 | May 2025 | Nov 28, 2001 · $50,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 19 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 9 | Mar 2023 | Mar 3, 2023 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jun 2019 | Jun 23, 2019 · 1 death |
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 Calloway forecast zone and Calloway County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hazel get?
A normal year brings about 6.5 inches of snow to Hazel, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Murray weather station 7.4 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 Hazel?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 46 miles north-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 Hazel | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 46 mi north-northwest | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 60 mi east-northeast | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 100 mi east | 9,600 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 Hazel
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 114 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hazel, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF4 on December 10, 2021, which passed about 20 miles north-northwest of town and caused 57 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 5, 2025, which touched down about 23 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 166 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 Hazel'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.
Hazel radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hazel, KY?
KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 46 miles north-northwest. KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY) is 60 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hazel?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hazel the lowest scan from KPAH is about 3,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hazel 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 Hazel, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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