Waverly, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Waverly, Union County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Waverly?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged river or areal flooding on 109 days in the Union forecast zone and Union County — the most common reported hazard around Waverly, mostly in March and February. Next come excessive heat (83 days) and damaging thunderstorm winds (47 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flooding | 109 | Jul 2025 | May 1, 2011 · $1.0 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 83 | Aug 2025 | — |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 47 | May 2025 | Jun 22, 2009 · $210,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 41 | Jan 2026 | Feb 11, 2008 · $500,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 22 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 17 | May 2024 | Feb 24, 2018 · 1 death |
| High winds | 9 | Mar 2023 | Sep 14, 2008 · $9.2 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Jan 2025 | Jan 26, 2009 · $8.7 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 Union forecast zone and Union County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Waverly get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Waverly, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Henderson 8 Ssw weather station 9.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.1 | 2.9 | 4.3 | 3.2 | 1.7 | 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 Waverly?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 38 miles north. 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 Waverly | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 38 mi north | 2,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KPAH Paducah, KY | 69 mi southwest | 5,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 73 mi south-southeast | 6,100 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 Waverly
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 108 tornadoes within 25 miles of Waverly, 34 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an EF4 on February 29, 2012, which passed about 22 miles west-northwest of town and caused 8 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on June 13, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 152 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 March 22, 1991.
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 Waverly'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.
Waverly radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Waverly, KY?
KVWX (Evansville, IN), about 38 miles north. KPAH (Paducah, KY) is 69 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Waverly?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Waverly the lowest scan from KVWX is about 2,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Waverly 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 Waverly, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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