Marion, KY Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Marion, Crittenden County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Marion?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 78 days in the Crittenden forecast zone and Crittenden County — the most common reported hazard around Marion, mostly in July and August. Next come flooding (42 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (42 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Excessive heat78Aug 2025—
Flooding42Feb 2025Apr 4, 2008 · 1 death · $20,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms42Jan 2026Feb 11, 2008 · $1.5 million damage
Damaging thunderstorm winds42Oct 2025Sep 25, 2011 · $100,000 damage
Flash flooding20Feb 2025May 10, 2003 · $400,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill19Jan 2026—
Ice storms & sleet9Jan 2025Jan 26, 2009 · $11 million damage
High winds9Mar 2023Sep 14, 2008 · $7.7 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 Crittenden forecast zone and Crittenden County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover Marion?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 42 miles west-southwest. 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over MarionView
KPAH
Paducah, KY		42 mi west-southwest2,800 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KHPX
Fort Campbell, KY		60 mi southeast4,600 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KVWX
Evansville, IN		67 mi north-northeast5,300 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly

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 Marion

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 79 tornadoes within 25 miles of Marion, 29 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF4 on December 10, 2021, which passed about 24 miles south-southeast of town and caused 57 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on May 16, 2025, which passed about 23 miles north-northwest of town.

Hail: 143 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on March 28, 2009.

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 Marion'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.

Marion radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Marion, KY?

KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 42 miles west-southwest. KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY) is 60 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Marion?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Marion the lowest scan from KPAH is about 2,800 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Marion 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 Marion, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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