Plum Springs, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Plum Springs, Warren County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Plum Springs?
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 Plum Springs, 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 Plum Springs get?
A normal year brings about 8.0 inches of snow to Plum Springs, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bowling Green weather station 3.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (2.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.2 | 2.5 | 2.7 | 1.6 | 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 Plum Springs?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY), about 54 miles west-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 Plum Springs | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 54 mi west-southwest | 3,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 55 mi south | 4,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 70 mi north-northeast | 5,700 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 Plum Springs
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 68 tornadoes within 25 miles of Plum Springs, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF3 on December 11, 2021, which crossed near town and caused 16 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 26, 2024, which passed about 2 miles north of town.
Hail: 185 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 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 Plum Springs'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.
Plum Springs radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Plum Springs, KY?
KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY), about 54 miles west-southwest. KOHX (Nashville, TN) is 55 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Plum Springs?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Plum Springs the lowest scan from KHPX is about 3,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Plum Springs 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 Plum Springs, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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