Brandenburg, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Brandenburg, Meade County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Brandenburg?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 96 days in the Meade forecast zone and Meade County — the most common reported hazard around Brandenburg, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (26 days) and flash flooding (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 96 | Jun 2026 | Jan 29, 2008 · $275,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 26 | Jan 2026 | Mar 4, 2015 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Jun 2026 | Jul 27, 2014 · $20,000 damage |
| Flooding | 8 | Feb 2019 | Mar 2, 1997 · $1.2 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2022 | — |
| High winds | 5 | Mar 2023 | Nov 10, 1998 · 1 death · $10,000 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 Meade forecast zone and Meade County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Brandenburg?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 13 miles east. 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 Brandenburg | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 13 mi east | 700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 86 mi west-northwest | 7,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 106 mi southwest | 10,500 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 Brandenburg
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 90 tornadoes within 25 miles of Brandenburg, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and March. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1974, which crossed near town and caused 31 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on December 28, 2025, which touched down about 9 miles north of town.
Hail: 261 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 16 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 Brandenburg'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.
Brandenburg radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Brandenburg, KY?
KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 13 miles east. KVWX (Evansville, IN) is 86 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Brandenburg?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Brandenburg the lowest scan from KLVX is about 700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Brandenburg 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 Brandenburg, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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