Boston, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Boston, Nelson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Boston?
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 Boston, 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 Boston get?
A normal year brings about 2.7 inches of snow to Boston, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Boston 6 Sw weather station 4.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (1.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 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 Boston?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 19 miles northwest. 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 Boston | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 19 mi northwest | 1,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 114 mi southwest | 11,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 116 mi west-northwest | 12,000 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 Boston
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 83 tornadoes within 25 miles of Boston, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 2 miles north-northwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on December 18, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles south of town.
Hail: 195 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 24 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 Boston'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.
Boston radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Boston, KY?
KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 19 miles northwest. KHPX (Fort Campbell, KY) is 114 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Boston?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Boston the lowest scan from KLVX is about 1,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Boston 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 Boston, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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