Robards, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Robards, Henderson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Robards?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 92 days in the Henderson forecast zone and Henderson County — the most common reported hazard around Robards, mostly in July and May. Next come excessive heat (82 days) and flooding (76 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 92 | Apr 2026 | Apr 25, 2015 · $210,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 82 | Aug 2025 | Jul 20, 2008 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 76 | Oct 2025 | Mar 7, 2015 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 41 | Jan 2026 | Feb 10, 2021 · $75,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 31 | Jul 2025 | Nov 15, 2005 · $18 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 25 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 10 | Mar 2023 | Apr 23, 1996 · 1 death · $25,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Jan 2025 | Jan 26, 2009 · 1 death · $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 Henderson forecast zone and Henderson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Robards get?
A normal year brings about 9.8 inches of snow to Robards, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Sebree 1 E weather station 5.3 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 Robards?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 41 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 Robards | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 41 mi north-northwest | 2,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 67 mi south-southeast | 5,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 80 mi west-southwest | 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 Robards
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 120 tornadoes within 25 miles of Robards, 40 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on November 15, 2005, which passed about 21 miles south-southeast of town. The most recent was an EF0 on June 13, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 241 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 Robards'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.
Robards radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Robards, KY?
KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 41 miles north-northwest. KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY) is 67 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Robards?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Robards the lowest scan from KVWX is about 2,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Robards 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 Robards, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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