Oakland, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Oakland, Warren County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Oakland?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 144 days in the Warren forecast zone and Warren County — the most common reported hazard around Oakland, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (39 days) and flooding (38 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 144 | Apr 2026 | Jan 29, 2008 · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 39 | Jun 2025 | Mar 1, 1997 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 38 | Jul 2020 | Mar 1, 1997 · $3.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 23 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 5 | Mar 2023 | Nov 10, 1998 · $10,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jul 2019 | Jul 22, 2019 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Dec 2004 | — |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Jun 2012 | — |
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 Warren forecast zone and Warren County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Oakland get?
A normal year brings about 4.0 inches of snow to Oakland, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Mammoth Cave weather station 8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (1.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 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 Oakland?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOHX (Nashville, TN), about 58 miles south-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 Oakland | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 58 mi south-southwest | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 61 mi west-southwest | 4,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 66 mi north-northeast | 5,300 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 Oakland
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 71 tornadoes within 25 miles of Oakland, 26 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF3 on December 11, 2021, which passed about 2 miles north-northwest of town and caused 16 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on April 3, 2025, which passed about 20 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 179 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 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 Oakland'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.
Oakland radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Oakland, KY?
KOHX (Nashville, TN), about 58 miles south-southwest. KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY) is 61 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Oakland?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Oakland the lowest scan from KOHX is about 4,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Oakland 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 Oakland, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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