Russell Springs, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Russell Springs, Russell County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Russell Springs?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 93 days in the Russell forecast zone and Russell County — the most common reported hazard around Russell Springs, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (18 days) and flash flooding (15 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 93 | Apr 2026 | Apr 3, 2007 · $250,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 18 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 15 | Aug 2022 | May 2, 2010 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 5 | Mar 2023 | Mar 6, 1996 · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 5 | Feb 2021 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Dec 2018 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jul 2022 | Jul 6, 2022 · $3,000 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 Russell forecast zone and Russell County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Russell Springs get?
A normal year brings about 4.9 inches of snow to Russell Springs, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Jamestown Wwtp weather station 3.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (2.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.1 | 2.8 | 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 Russell Springs?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 80 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 Russell Springs | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 80 mi northwest | 6,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 99 mi west-southwest | 9,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 104 mi east-northeast | 10,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
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 Russell Springs
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 54 tornadoes within 25 miles of Russell Springs, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF4 on May 16, 2025, which passed about 4 miles southeast of town and caused 18 deaths.
Hail: 185 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 2.75-inch hail on May 8, 2025.
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 Russell 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.
Russell Springs radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Russell Springs, KY?
KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 80 miles northwest. KOHX (Nashville, TN) is 99 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Russell Springs?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Russell Springs the lowest scan from KLVX is about 6,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Russell 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 Russell Springs, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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