Trenton, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Trenton, Todd County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Trenton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 78 days in the Todd forecast zone and Todd County — the most common reported hazard around Trenton, mostly in May and July. Next come excessive heat (71 days) and flash flooding (38 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 78 | Apr 2026 | Jan 17, 1999 · $1.5 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 71 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Flash flooding | 38 | Feb 2025 | Jul 7, 2016 · $600,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 32 | Jan 2022 | Nov 14, 2018 · $15,000 damage |
| Flooding | 23 | May 2024 | Aug 29, 2005 · $100,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 19 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 8 | Mar 2023 | Sep 14, 2008 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Jan 2026 | Jan 18, 2010 · 1 death |
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 Todd forecast zone and Todd County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Trenton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY), about 2 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 Trenton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 2 mi northwest | 100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 51 mi southeast | 3,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 87 mi west-northwest | 7,800 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 Trenton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 114 tornadoes within 25 miles of Trenton, 37 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 27, 1970, which passed about 20 miles south-southeast of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on November 22, 2025, which touched down about 6 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 182 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 17 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 Trenton'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.
Trenton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Trenton, KY?
KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY), about 2 miles northwest. KOHX (Nashville, TN) is 51 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Trenton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Trenton the lowest scan from KHPX is about 100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Trenton 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 Trenton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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