Princeton, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Princeton, Caldwell County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Princeton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 74 days in the Caldwell forecast zone and Caldwell County — the most common reported hazard around Princeton, mostly in July and August. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (48 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (41 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 74 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 48 | Apr 2026 | May 16, 2025 · $2.1 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 41 | Jan 2026 | Feb 11, 2008 · $500,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 20 | Feb 2025 | Jul 28, 2015 · 1 death · $80,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 19 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 12 | Feb 2025 | Feb 16, 2025 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Dec 2023 | Jan 26, 2009 · $12 million damage |
| High winds | 8 | Mar 2023 | Sep 14, 2008 · $7.0 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 Caldwell forecast zone and Caldwell County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Princeton get?
A normal year brings about 8.5 inches of snow to Princeton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Princeton 1 Se weather station 1.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (2.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.1 | 1.6 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 1.4 | 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 Princeton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY), about 42 miles 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 Princeton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 42 mi southeast | 2,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 49 mi west | 3,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 80 mi north | 6,900 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 Princeton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 98 tornadoes within 25 miles of Princeton, 37 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF4 on December 10, 2021, which passed about 5 miles south-southeast of town and caused 57 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 16, 2025, which touched down about 12 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 147 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on April 10, 2009.
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 Princeton'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.
Princeton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Princeton, KY?
KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY), about 42 miles southeast. KPAH (Paducah, KY) is 49 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Princeton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Princeton the lowest scan from KHPX is about 2,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Princeton 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 Princeton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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