Massac, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Massac, McCracken County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Massac?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 148 days in the McCracken forecast zone and McCracken County — the most common reported hazard around Massac, mostly in June and July. Next come flooding (87 days) and excessive heat (86 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 148 | Oct 2025 | Mar 1, 2017 · $600,000 damage |
| Flooding | 87 | Jul 2025 | Mar 2, 2011 · 1 death · $50,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 86 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 71 | Aug 2025 | Jun 1, 2013 · $1.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 40 | Jan 2026 | Jan 12, 2018 · 1 death |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 16 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 2014 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 14 | Aug 2023 | Aug 5, 2023 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 9 | Mar 2023 | Sep 14, 2008 · $15 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 McCracken forecast zone and McCracken County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Massac get?
A normal year brings about 8.9 inches of snow to Massac, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Paducah weather station 5.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (3.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.2 | 1.8 | 2.7 | 3.0 | 1.1 | 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 Massac?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 5 miles west-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 Massac | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 5 mi west-northwest | 300 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 80 mi east-southeast | 6,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 100 mi north-northeast | 9,600 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 Massac
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 124 tornadoes within 25 miles of Massac, 34 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF4 on December 10, 2021, which passed about 22 miles south-southeast of town and caused 57 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 18 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 216 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 16, 2025.
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 Massac'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.
Massac radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Massac, KY?
KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 5 miles west-northwest. KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY) is 80 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Massac?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Massac the lowest scan from KPAH is about 300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Massac 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 Massac, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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