Big Clifty, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Big Clifty, Grayson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Big Clifty?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 87 days in the Grayson forecast zone and Grayson County — the most common reported hazard around Big Clifty, mostly in May and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (33 days) and flash flooding (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 87 | Mar 2026 | May 30, 2004 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Jan 2026 | Jan 24, 2026 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 27 | Jun 2026 | Jun 28, 2020 · $30,000 damage |
| Flooding | 8 | Feb 2018 | Mar 1, 1997 · $500,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2022 | Feb 15, 2003 · $80,000 damage |
| High winds | 4 | Mar 2023 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Jun 2016 | Feb 22, 2012 · $15,000 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 Grayson forecast zone and Grayson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Big Clifty get?
A normal year brings about 9.4 inches of snow to Big Clifty, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Leitchfield 2 N weather station 7.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.4 | 4.0 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 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 Big Clifty?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 32 miles north-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 Big Clifty | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 32 mi north-northeast | 2,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 84 mi southwest | 7,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 93 mi south-southwest | 8,500 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 Big Clifty
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 80 tornadoes within 25 miles of Big Clifty, 32 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 24 miles northwest of town and caused 31 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on March 30, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 213 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 3, 1974.
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 Big Clifty'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.
Big Clifty radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Big Clifty, KY?
KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 32 miles north-northeast. KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY) is 84 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Big Clifty?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Big Clifty the lowest scan from KLVX is about 2,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Big Clifty 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 Big Clifty, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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