Springfield, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Springfield, Washington County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Springfield?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 55 days in the Washington forecast zone and Washington County — the most common reported hazard around Springfield, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (23 days) and flash flooding (12 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 55 | Apr 2025 | Aug 22, 2003 · $125,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 23 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 12 | Jun 2025 | Jun 29, 2020 · 1 death · $30,000 damage |
| Flooding | 7 | Feb 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2021 | Feb 15, 2003 · $80,000 damage |
| High winds | 4 | Sep 2024 | Apr 2, 2016 · $5,000 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 Washington forecast zone and Washington County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Springfield get?
A normal year brings about 3.3 inches of snow to Springfield, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Springfield 2W weather station 2.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (1.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 1.7 | 0.2 | 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 Springfield?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 44 miles west-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 Springfield | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 44 mi west-northwest | 3,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 105 mi east | 10,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 124 mi southwest | 13,500 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 Springfield
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 70 tornadoes within 25 miles of Springfield, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 20 miles north-northwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on May 30, 2025, which passed about 9 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 172 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 1, 2002.
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 Springfield'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.
Springfield radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Springfield, KY?
KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 44 miles west-northwest. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 105 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Springfield?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Springfield the lowest scan from KLVX is about 3,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Springfield 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 Springfield, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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