Hickory, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hickory, Graves County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hickory?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 125 days in the Graves forecast zone and Graves County — the most common reported hazard around Hickory, mostly in June and July. Next come excessive heat (84 days) and flash flooding (42 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 125 | Apr 2026 | Jun 15, 2016 · 1 death · $45,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 84 | Aug 2025 | Aug 3, 2010 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 42 | Feb 2025 | Jul 19, 2023 · $3.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Jan 2026 | Mar 2, 2014 · $40,000 damage |
| Flooding | 30 | Sep 2025 | Feb 16, 2025 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 19 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 8 | Mar 2023 | Sep 14, 2008 · $13 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Jan 2026 | Jan 26, 2009 · 1 death · $22 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 Graves forecast zone and Graves County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hickory get?
A normal year brings about 1.4 inches of snow to Hickory, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mayfield State Police weather station 3.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (0.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 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 Hickory?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 19 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 Hickory | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 19 mi north-northwest | 1,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 76 mi east | 6,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 112 mi north-northeast | 11,400 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 Hickory
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 146 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hickory, 33 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF4 on December 10, 2021, which passed about 8 miles south-southeast of town and caused 57 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on April 3, 2025, which passed about 25 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 227 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 4, 2003.
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 Hickory'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.
Hickory radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hickory, KY?
KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 19 miles north-northwest. KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY) is 76 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hickory?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hickory the lowest scan from KPAH is about 1,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hickory 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 Hickory, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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