Butler, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Butler, Pendleton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Butler?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 86 days in the Pendleton forecast zone and Pendleton County — the most common reported hazard around Butler, mostly in April and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (36 days) and flooding (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 86 | Jun 2026 | Jan 3, 2000 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Feb 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 30 | Apr 2025 | Mar 1, 1997 · 5 deaths · $35 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 22 | May 2026 | Mar 1, 1997 · $10 million damage |
| High winds | 11 | Sep 2024 | Sep 14, 2008 · $1.8 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2022 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 2 | Dec 2022 | Feb 1, 1996 · $20,000 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 Pendleton forecast zone and Pendleton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Butler get?
A normal year brings about 16 inches of snow to Butler, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Williamstown weather station 14.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.4 | 2.8 | 6.7 | 4.1 | 1.7 | 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 Butler?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 53 miles northeast. 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 Butler | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 53 mi northeast | 3,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 101 mi southeast | 9,700 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 102 mi west-southwest | 9,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Butler
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 62 tornadoes within 25 miles of Butler, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F4 on April 23, 1968, which passed about 8 miles south of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on September 22, 2025, which passed about 17 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 190 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 19, 2022.
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 Butler'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.
Butler radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Butler, KY?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 53 miles northeast. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 101 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Butler?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Butler the lowest scan from KILN is about 3,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Butler 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 Butler, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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