Paducah, TX Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Paducah, Cottle County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Paducah?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 86 days in the Cottle forecast zone and Cottle County — the most common reported hazard around Paducah, mostly in May and June. Next come high winds (43 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (18 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 86 | Jun 2026 | May 30, 2012 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 43 | May 2026 | Apr 2, 2009 · $115,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 18 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Wildfires | 5 | Aug 2019 | Mar 12, 2006 · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 4 | Jun 2013 | Sep 10, 2006 · $75,000 damage |
| Dust storms | 3 | Mar 2025 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Oct 2020 | Nov 27, 2015 · $350,000 damage |
| Blizzards | 2 | Feb 2013 | Dec 24, 2009 · $20,000 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 Cottle forecast zone and Cottle County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Paducah get?
A normal year brings about 3.6 inches of snow to Paducah, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Paducah weather station in town. The snowiest month is usually February (1.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 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 Paducah?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KFDR (Frederick, OK), about 80 miles east-northeast. 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 Paducah | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFDR Frederick, OK | 80 mi east-northeast | 6,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLBB Lubbock, TX | 90 mi west-southwest | 8,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KAMA Amarillo, TX | 116 mi northwest | 12,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
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 Paducah
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 59 tornadoes within 25 miles of Paducah, 9 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F3 on June 1, 1954, which crossed near town and caused 1 death. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on May 4, 2022, which passed about 18 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 245 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 58 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 30, 2012.
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 Paducah'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.
Paducah radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Paducah, TX?
KFDR (Frederick, OK), about 80 miles east-northeast. KLBB (Lubbock, TX) is 90 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Paducah?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Paducah the lowest scan from KFDR is about 6,800 ft up, so light snow from shallow clouds can be under-shown — check NWS winter alerts too.
Is TALON's radar for Paducah 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 Paducah, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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