Onton, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Onton, Webster County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Onton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 77 days in the Webster forecast zone and Webster County — the most common reported hazard around Onton, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (53 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (44 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 77 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 53 | Apr 2026 | May 25, 2011 · $1.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 44 | Jan 2026 | Feb 11, 2008 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 24 | May 2025 | May 1, 2011 · $1.5 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Feb 2025 | Mar 9, 2006 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 20 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 9 | Mar 2023 | Sep 14, 2008 · $10 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Jan 2025 | Jan 26, 2009 · 4 deaths · $11 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 Webster forecast zone and Webster County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Onton get?
A normal year brings about 9.8 inches of snow to Onton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Sebree 1 E weather station 5.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (3.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.0 | 1.7 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 1.0 | 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 Onton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 51 miles north-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 Onton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 51 mi north-northwest | 3,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 58 mi south | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 81 mi west-southwest | 7,000 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 Onton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 95 tornadoes within 25 miles of Onton, 37 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF4 on December 10, 2021, which passed about 21 miles south-southeast of town and caused 57 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 7, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles east-northeast of town.
Hail: 201 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 May 25, 2006.
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 Onton'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.
Onton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Onton, KY?
KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 51 miles north-northwest. KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY) is 58 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Onton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Onton the lowest scan from KVWX is about 3,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Onton 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 Onton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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