Briarwood, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Briarwood, Jefferson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Briarwood?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 231 days in the Jefferson forecast zone and Jefferson County — the most common reported hazard around Briarwood, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (85 days) and flooding (44 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 231 | Jun 2026 | Apr 20, 2000 · 1 death · $15,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 85 | Jun 2026 | Sep 8, 2018 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 44 | Jun 2026 | Mar 1, 1997 · 1 death · $85 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Jan 2026 | Jan 27, 2009 · 3 deaths |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 19 | Dec 2021 | Jul 19, 2012 · 2 deaths · $90,000 damage |
| High winds | 10 | Sep 2024 | Nov 10, 1998 · 1 death · $15,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Nov 2018 | Feb 21, 2008 · $15,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Jul 2012 | Jul 6, 2012 · 1 death |
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 Jefferson forecast zone and Jefferson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Briarwood get?
A normal year brings about 13 inches of snow to Briarwood, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Louisville Intl Ap weather station 10.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.3 | 2.2 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 2.1 | 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 Briarwood?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 28 miles southwest. 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 Briarwood | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 28 mi southwest | 1,700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 105 mi north-northwest | 10,400 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 116 mi west | 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 Briarwood
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 119 tornadoes within 25 miles of Briarwood, 30 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 23 miles northwest of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which touched down about 12 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 438 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 34 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on March 2, 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 Briarwood'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.
Briarwood radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Briarwood, KY?
KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 28 miles southwest. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 105 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Briarwood?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Briarwood the lowest scan from KLVX is about 1,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Briarwood 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 Briarwood, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.