Buckner, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Buckner, Oldham County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Buckner?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 107 days in the Oldham forecast zone and Oldham County — the most common reported hazard around Buckner, mostly in May and April. Next come flash flooding (38 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 107 | Jun 2026 | May 31, 1998 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 38 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 30 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 8 | Feb 2018 | Mar 2, 1997 · $2.0 million damage |
| High winds | 6 | Sep 2024 | Apr 2, 2016 · $25,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2022 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jul 2012 | Jun 22, 1998 · $200,000 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 Oldham forecast zone and Oldham County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Buckner?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 39 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 Buckner | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 39 mi southwest | 2,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 101 mi north-northwest | 9,800 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 113 mi northeast | 11,600 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 Buckner
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 121 tornadoes within 25 miles of Buckner, 33 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 21 miles northwest of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 422 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 32 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 Buckner'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.
Buckner radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Buckner, KY?
KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 39 miles southwest. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 101 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Buckner?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Buckner the lowest scan from KLVX is about 2,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Buckner 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 Buckner, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.