Hopkinsville, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hopkinsville, Christian County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hopkinsville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 161 days in the Christian forecast zone and Christian County — the most common reported hazard around Hopkinsville, mostly in July and May. Next come excessive heat (71 days) and flooding (53 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 161 | Apr 2026 | Jan 11, 2020 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 71 | Aug 2025 | Jul 18, 1999 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 53 | Aug 2025 | Aug 29, 2005 · 1 death · $4.7 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 44 | Feb 2025 | Aug 27, 2023 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Feb 2025 | Mar 2, 2014 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 18 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 9 | Mar 2023 | Sep 14, 2008 · $500,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Jan 2026 | Jan 26, 2009 · 1 death · $13 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 Christian forecast zone and Christian County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hopkinsville get?
A normal year brings about 5.2 inches of snow to Hopkinsville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hopkinsville weather station 2.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 0.8 | 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 Hopkinsville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY), about 13 miles southeast. 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 Hopkinsville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 13 mi southeast | 700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 65 mi southeast | 5,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 73 mi west-northwest | 6,100 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 Hopkinsville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 118 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hopkinsville, 38 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF4 on December 10, 2021, which passed about 22 miles north-northwest of town and caused 57 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on November 22, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 180 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 19 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 24, 1995.
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 Hopkinsville'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.
Hopkinsville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hopkinsville, KY?
KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY), about 13 miles southeast. KOHX (Nashville, TN) is 65 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hopkinsville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hopkinsville the lowest scan from KHPX is about 700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hopkinsville 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 Hopkinsville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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