Owensboro, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Owensboro, Daviess County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Owensboro?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 119 days in the Daviess forecast zone and Daviess County — the most common reported hazard around Owensboro, mostly in May and June. Next come excessive heat (77 days) and flooding (71 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 119 | Jul 2025 | May 27, 2004 · $3.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 77 | Aug 2025 | Jun 22, 1998 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 71 | Jul 2025 | Mar 1, 1997 · $10 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 49 | Feb 2025 | Jul 3, 2015 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 43 | Jan 2026 | Feb 10, 2021 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 23 | Jan 2026 | Jan 16, 2024 · 1 death |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 12 | Jul 2016 | Oct 6, 2009 · $50,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 11 | Jan 2025 | Jan 26, 2009 · $17 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 Daviess forecast zone and Daviess County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Owensboro get?
A normal year brings about 5.7 inches of snow to Owensboro, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Owensboro 3E weather station 3.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.7 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 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 Owensboro?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 48 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 Owensboro | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 48 mi northwest | 3,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 66 mi east-northeast | 5,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 71 mi south | 5,800 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 Owensboro
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 98 tornadoes within 25 miles of Owensboro, 29 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF4 on December 10, 2021, which passed about 25 miles south-southeast of town and caused 57 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 7, 2025, which touched down about 2 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 264 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 22 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 Owensboro'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.
Owensboro radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Owensboro, KY?
KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 48 miles northwest. KLVX (Louisville, KY) is 66 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Owensboro?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Owensboro the lowest scan from KVWX is about 3,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Owensboro 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 Owensboro, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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