Tolu, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Tolu, Crittenden County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Tolu?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged dangerous heat on 78 days in the Crittenden forecast zone and Crittenden County — the most common reported hazard around Tolu, mostly in July and August. Next come flooding (42 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (42 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excessive heat | 78 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Flooding | 42 | Feb 2025 | Apr 4, 2008 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 42 | Jan 2026 | Feb 11, 2008 · $1.5 million damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 42 | Oct 2025 | Sep 25, 2011 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 20 | Feb 2025 | May 10, 2003 · $400,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 19 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 9 | Jan 2025 | Jan 26, 2009 · $11 million damage |
| High winds | 9 | Mar 2023 | Sep 14, 2008 · $7.7 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 Crittenden forecast zone and Crittenden County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Tolu get?
A normal year brings about 3.3 inches of snow to Tolu, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Rosiclare 5Nw weather station 9.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (1.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 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 Tolu?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 38 miles southwest. 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 Tolu | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 38 mi southwest | 2,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 64 mi north-northeast | 5,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 72 mi southeast | 5,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
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 Tolu
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 81 tornadoes within 25 miles of Tolu, 31 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an EF4 on February 29, 2012, which passed about 23 miles north-northwest of town and caused 8 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 16, 2025, which passed about 18 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 108 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on April 26, 2016.
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 Tolu'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.
Tolu radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Tolu, KY?
KPAH (Paducah, KY), about 38 miles southwest. KVWX (Evansville, IN) is 64 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Tolu?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Tolu the lowest scan from KPAH is about 2,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Tolu 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 Tolu, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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