Henderson, KY Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Henderson, Henderson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Henderson?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 92 days in the Henderson forecast zone and Henderson County — the most common reported hazard around Henderson, mostly in July and May. Next come excessive heat (82 days) and flooding (76 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds92Apr 2026Apr 25, 2015 · $210,000 damage
Excessive heat82Aug 2025Jul 20, 2008 · 1 death
Flooding76Oct 2025Mar 7, 2015 · 1 death · $20,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms41Jan 2026Feb 10, 2021 · $75,000 damage
Flash flooding31Jul 2025Nov 15, 2005 · $18 million damage
Extreme cold & wind chill25Jan 2026—
High winds10Mar 2023Apr 23, 1996 · 1 death · $25,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet8Jan 2025Jan 26, 2009 · 1 death · $11 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 Henderson forecast zone and Henderson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Henderson?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 30 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over HendersonView
KVWX
Evansville, IN		30 mi north-northwest1,800 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KHPX
Fort Campbell, KY		78 mi south-southeast6,600 ftFair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation
KPAH
Paducah, KY		84 mi southwest7,400 ftFair — 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 Henderson

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 133 tornadoes within 25 miles of Henderson, 40 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F3 on November 6, 2005, which passed about 4 miles north-northwest of town and caused 24 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on December 28, 2025, which passed about 25 miles north of town.

Hail: 234 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 26 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 25, 2006.

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 Henderson'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.

Henderson radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Henderson, KY?

KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 30 miles north-northwest. KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY) is 78 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Henderson?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Henderson the lowest scan from KVWX is about 1,800 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Henderson 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 Henderson, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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