South Carrollton, KY Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for South Carrollton, Muhlenberg County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits South Carrollton?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 135 days in the Muhlenberg forecast zone and Muhlenberg County — the most common reported hazard around South Carrollton, mostly in January and February. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (82 days) and excessive heat (69 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Flooding135May 2025Feb 16, 2025 · $1.2 million damage
Damaging thunderstorm winds82Jul 2025Oct 26, 2019 · $250,000 damage
Excessive heat69Aug 2025—
Heavy snow & winter storms38Feb 2025Feb 11, 2008 · $500,000 damage
Flash flooding25May 2025Mar 1, 1997 · 1 death · $300,000 damage
Extreme cold & wind chill19Jan 2026—
High winds8Mar 2023Sep 14, 2008 · $12 million damage
Ice storms & sleet8Jan 2026Jan 26, 2009 · $19 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 Muhlenberg forecast zone and Muhlenberg County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

Which radars cover South Carrollton?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY), about 42 miles south. 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over South CarrolltonView
KHPX
Fort Campbell, KY		42 mi south2,800 ftExcellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground
KVWX
Evansville, IN		71 mi north-northwest5,800 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KLVX
Louisville, KY		79 mi northeast6,800 ftFair — 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 South Carrollton

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 73 tornadoes within 25 miles of South Carrollton, 29 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF4 on December 10, 2021, which crossed near town and caused 57 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 18 miles west-northwest of town.

Hail: 168 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 9 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 24, 1995.

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 South Carrollton'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.

South Carrollton radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to South Carrollton, KY?

KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY), about 42 miles south. KVWX (Evansville, IN) is 71 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in South Carrollton?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over South Carrollton the lowest scan from KHPX is about 2,800 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for South Carrollton 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 South Carrollton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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