Bloomfield, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bloomfield, Nelson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bloomfield?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 114 days in the Nelson forecast zone and Nelson County — the most common reported hazard around Bloomfield, mostly in July and June. Next come flooding (61 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 114 | Jun 2026 | Jul 7, 2015 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 61 | Jun 2025 | Dec 21, 2013 · 3 deaths · $15,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 30 | Jan 2026 | Jan 27, 2009 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Jun 2026 | Apr 5, 2025 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2021 | Feb 15, 2003 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 5 | Sep 2024 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | May 2016 | Aug 24, 2000 · 2 deaths · $25,000 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 Nelson forecast zone and Nelson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bloomfield get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Bloomfield, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bardstown 5E weather station 7.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 2.5 | 4.2 | 3.7 | 1.3 | 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 Bloomfield?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 35 miles west. 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 Bloomfield | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 35 mi west | 2,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 112 mi east | 11,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 132 mi northeast | 14,700 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 Bloomfield
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 87 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bloomfield, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 16 miles northeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on May 30, 2025, which passed about 22 miles southeast of town.
Hail: 236 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 26 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 1, 2002.
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 Bloomfield'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.
Bloomfield radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bloomfield, KY?
KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 35 miles west. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 112 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bloomfield?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bloomfield the lowest scan from KLVX is about 2,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bloomfield 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 Bloomfield, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Taylorsville, KY radar 8 mi
- Bardstown, KY radar 10 mi
- Mount Washington, KY radar 16 mi
- Springfield, KY radar 16 mi
- Heritage Creek, KY radar 20 mi
- Shelbyville, KY radar 21 mi
- Simpsonville, KY radar 21 mi
- Hebron Estates, KY radar 21 mi
- Shepherdsville, KY radar 22 mi
- Pioneer Village, KY radar 22 mi