Hodgenville, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hodgenville, Larue County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hodgenville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 71 days in the Larue forecast zone and Larue County — the most common reported hazard around Hodgenville, mostly in July and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (27 days) and flash flooding (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 71 | May 2025 | Apr 3, 2018 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 27 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 16 | May 2024 | — |
| Flooding | 8 | Jul 2023 | Mar 1, 1997 · $400,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2022 | — |
| High winds | 2 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2, 2016 · $5,000 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 Larue forecast zone and Larue County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Hodgenville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 31 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 Hodgenville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 31 mi north-northwest | 1,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 102 mi south-southwest | 9,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 103 mi west-southwest | 10,000 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 Hodgenville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 79 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hodgenville, 33 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 14 miles north-northwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on December 18, 2025, which touched down about 4 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 226 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 24 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 1, 2002.
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 Hodgenville'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.
Hodgenville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hodgenville, KY?
KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 31 miles north-northwest. KOHX (Nashville, TN) is 102 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hodgenville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hodgenville the lowest scan from KLVX is about 1,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hodgenville 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 Hodgenville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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