Woodburn, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Woodburn, Warren County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Woodburn?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 144 days in the Warren forecast zone and Warren County — the most common reported hazard around Woodburn, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (39 days) and flooding (38 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 144 | Apr 2026 | Jan 29, 2008 · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 39 | Jun 2025 | Mar 1, 1997 · 1 death |
| Flooding | 38 | Jul 2020 | Mar 1, 1997 · $3.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 23 | Jan 2026 | — |
| High winds | 5 | Mar 2023 | Nov 10, 1998 · $10,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jul 2019 | Jul 22, 2019 · $100,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 1 | Dec 2004 | — |
| Excessive heat | 1 | Jun 2012 | — |
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 Warren forecast zone and Warren County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Woodburn get?
A normal year brings about 8.5 inches of snow to Woodburn, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bowling Green Warren Co Ap weather station 10.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.8 | 3.2 | 2.9 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 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 Woodburn?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KOHX (Nashville, TN), about 41 miles south. 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 Woodburn | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 41 mi south | 2,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 42 mi west | 2,800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 85 mi north-northeast | 7,500 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 Woodburn
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 95 tornadoes within 25 miles of Woodburn, 32 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 27, 1970, which passed about 21 miles south of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 16, 2025, which touched down about 19 miles west of town.
Hail: 193 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on April 18, 1969.
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 Woodburn'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.
Woodburn radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Woodburn, KY?
KOHX (Nashville, TN), about 41 miles south. KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY) is 42 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Woodburn?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Woodburn the lowest scan from KOHX is about 2,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Woodburn 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 Woodburn, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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