Morgantown, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Morgantown, Butler County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Morgantown?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 90 days in the Butler forecast zone and Butler County — the most common reported hazard around Morgantown, mostly in July and June. Next come flooding (80 days) and flash flooding (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 90 | Jun 2026 | Feb 24, 2018 · $25,000 damage |
| Flooding | 80 | Feb 2018 | Mar 1, 1997 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 26 | Jun 2026 | Dec 23, 2015 · $75,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 22 | Jan 2026 | Dec 22, 2004 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 3 | Mar 2023 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Feb 2021 | — |
| Blizzards | 1 | Jan 2016 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jul 2020 | Jul 12, 2020 · $200,000 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 Butler forecast zone and Butler County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Morgantown get?
A normal year brings about 7.3 inches of snow to Morgantown, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Aberdeen weather station 1.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (3.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 2.1 | 3.2 | 1.6 | 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 Morgantown?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY), about 46 miles 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.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Morgantown | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 46 mi southwest | 3,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 67 mi northeast | 5,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 67 mi south | 5,400 ft | Good — 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 Morgantown
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 64 tornadoes within 25 miles of Morgantown, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF4 on December 10, 2021, which passed about 19 miles north-northwest of town and caused 57 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 26, 2024, which passed about 7 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 190 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on April 18, 1969.
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 Morgantown'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.
Morgantown radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Morgantown, KY?
KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY), about 46 miles southwest. KLVX (Louisville, KY) is 67 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Morgantown?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Morgantown the lowest scan from KHPX is about 3,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Morgantown 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 Morgantown, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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