Tompkinsville, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Tompkinsville, Monroe County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Tompkinsville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 69 days in the Monroe forecast zone and Monroe County — the most common reported hazard around Tompkinsville, mostly in July and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (19 days) and flash flooding (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 69 | Jun 2025 | Jan 29, 2008 · $1.1 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 19 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Feb 2025 | May 2, 2010 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 2 | Dec 2018 | Dec 31, 2018 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Jul 2013 | Jul 10, 2013 · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 1 | Mar 2023 | — |
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 Monroe forecast zone and Monroe County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Tompkinsville get?
A normal year brings about 5.7 inches of snow to Tompkinsville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Tompkinsville 9Nw weather station 7.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 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 Tompkinsville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOHX (Nashville, TN), about 58 miles west-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 Tompkinsville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 58 mi west-southwest | 4,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 88 mi west | 8,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 89 mi north | 8,100 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 Tompkinsville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 55 tornadoes within 25 miles of Tompkinsville, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 18 miles east of town and caused 10 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 18, 2025, which passed about 17 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 145 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 20, 2018.
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 Tompkinsville'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.
Tompkinsville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Tompkinsville, KY?
KOHX (Nashville, TN), about 58 miles west-southwest. KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY) is 88 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Tompkinsville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Tompkinsville the lowest scan from KOHX is about 4,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Tompkinsville 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 Tompkinsville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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