Brooks, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Brooks, Bullitt County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Brooks?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 104 days in the Bullitt forecast zone and Bullitt County — the most common reported hazard around Brooks, mostly in July and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (31 days) and flash flooding (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 104 | Jun 2026 | Feb 24, 2018 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Jan 2026 | Mar 5, 2015 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 27 | Jun 2026 | Apr 5, 2025 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Flooding | 10 | Jan 2021 | Mar 1, 1997 · $15 million damage |
| High winds | 6 | Sep 2024 | Apr 2, 2016 · $5,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2021 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Aug 2010 | Jun 14, 2009 · $15,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Feb 2015 | Feb 17, 2015 · 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 Bullitt forecast zone and Bullitt County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Brooks get?
A normal year brings about 3.5 inches of snow to Brooks, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Shepherdsville 5Ne weather station 5.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.9 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 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 Brooks?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 14 miles west-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 Brooks | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 14 mi west-southwest | 700 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 110 mi west | 11,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 117 mi north-northwest | 12,300 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 Brooks
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 118 tornadoes within 25 miles of Brooks, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 21 miles west of town and caused 31 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 427 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 36 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 Brooks'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.
Brooks radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Brooks, KY?
KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 14 miles west-southwest. KVWX (Evansville, IN) is 110 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Brooks?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Brooks the lowest scan from KLVX is about 700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Brooks 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 Brooks, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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