New Haven, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for New Haven, Nelson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits New Haven?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 114 days in the Nelson forecast zone and Nelson County — the most common reported hazard around New Haven, mostly in July and June. Next come flooding (61 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 114 | Jun 2026 | Jul 7, 2015 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 61 | Jun 2025 | Dec 21, 2013 · 3 deaths · $15,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 30 | Jan 2026 | Jan 27, 2009 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Jun 2026 | Apr 5, 2025 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2021 | Feb 15, 2003 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 5 | Sep 2024 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | May 2016 | Aug 24, 2000 · 2 deaths · $25,000 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 Nelson forecast zone and Nelson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does New Haven get?
A normal year brings about 2.7 inches of snow to New Haven, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Boston 6 Sw weather station 10.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (1.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 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 New Haven?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 29 miles 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 New Haven | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 29 mi northwest | 1,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 111 mi south-southwest | 11,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 113 mi southwest | 11,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
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 New Haven
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 80 tornadoes within 25 miles of New Haven, 28 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and February. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 12 miles north-northwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on December 18, 2025, which touched down about 10 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 209 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 26 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 New Haven'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.
New Haven radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to New Haven, KY?
KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 29 miles northwest. KOHX (Nashville, TN) is 111 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in New Haven?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over New Haven the lowest scan from KLVX is about 1,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for New Haven 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 New Haven, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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