Nortonville, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Nortonville, Hopkins County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Nortonville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 81 days in the Hopkins forecast zone and Hopkins County — the most common reported hazard around Nortonville, mostly in June and May. Next come excessive heat (73 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 81 | Apr 2026 | Feb 5, 2008 · $130,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 73 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 40 | Jan 2026 | Feb 11, 2008 · $1.5 million damage |
| Flooding | 33 | May 2025 | May 1, 2011 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 32 | Feb 2025 | Jun 24, 2013 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 19 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Jan 2025 | Jan 26, 2009 · 1 death · $25 million damage |
| High winds | 8 | Mar 2023 | Sep 14, 2008 · $13 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 Hopkins forecast zone and Hopkins County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Nortonville get?
A normal year brings about 9.3 inches of snow to Nortonville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Crofton 3N weather station 7.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 3.3 | 2.0 | 2.7 | 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 Nortonville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY), about 32 miles south-southeast. 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 Nortonville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 32 mi south-southeast | 2,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 73 mi west | 6,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 76 mi north | 6,400 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 Nortonville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 96 tornadoes within 25 miles of Nortonville, 35 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF4 on December 10, 2021, which crossed near town and caused 57 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on May 16, 2025, which passed about 19 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 187 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 24, 1995.
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 Nortonville'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.
Nortonville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Nortonville, KY?
KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY), about 32 miles south-southeast. KPAH (Paducah, KY) is 73 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Nortonville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Nortonville the lowest scan from KHPX is about 2,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Nortonville 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 Nortonville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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