Magnolia, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Magnolia, Larue County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Magnolia?
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 Magnolia, 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 Magnolia?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 38 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 Magnolia | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 38 mi north-northwest | 2,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 95 mi south-southwest | 8,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 99 mi west-southwest | 9,400 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 Magnolia
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 85 tornadoes within 25 miles of Magnolia, 32 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 20 miles north-northwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on December 18, 2025, which touched down about 6 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 225 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 Magnolia'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.
Magnolia radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Magnolia, KY?
KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 38 miles north-northwest. KOHX (Nashville, TN) is 95 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Magnolia?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Magnolia the lowest scan from KLVX is about 2,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Magnolia 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 Magnolia, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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