Horse Cave, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Horse Cave, Hart County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Horse Cave?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 109 days in the Hart forecast zone and Hart County — the most common reported hazard around Horse Cave, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (26 days) and flooding (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 109 | Apr 2026 | Oct 18, 2007 · $1.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 26 | Jan 2026 | Jan 24, 2026 · 2 deaths |
| Flooding | 24 | Feb 2021 | Mar 2, 1997 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 22 | Jun 2026 | Feb 15, 2025 · 2 deaths · $10,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Feb 2021 | — |
| High winds | 2 | Mar 2023 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Jul 2018 | Jul 20, 2018 · $45,000 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 Hart forecast zone and Hart County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Horse Cave get?
A normal year brings about 5.7 inches of snow to Horse Cave, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Glasgow weather station 11.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.9 | 2.2 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 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 Horse Cave?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 56 miles north. 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 Horse Cave | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 56 mi north | 4,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 73 mi south-southwest | 6,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 81 mi west-southwest | 7,000 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 Horse Cave
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 79 tornadoes within 25 miles of Horse Cave, 27 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 25 miles east of town. The most recent was an EF2 on April 3, 2025, which passed about 4 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 190 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 20 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on April 3, 2007.
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 Horse Cave'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.
Horse Cave radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Horse Cave, KY?
KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 56 miles north. KOHX (Nashville, TN) is 73 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Horse Cave?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Horse Cave the lowest scan from KLVX is about 4,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Horse Cave 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 Horse Cave, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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