Campbellsburg, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Campbellsburg, Henry County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Campbellsburg?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 74 days in the Henry forecast zone and Henry County — the most common reported hazard around Campbellsburg, mostly in May and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (31 days) and flash flooding (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 74 | Jun 2026 | Apr 5, 2017 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Sep 2020 | Feb 24, 2018 · $85,000 damage |
| Flooding | 9 | Feb 2018 | Mar 1, 1997 · $2.1 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2022 | — |
| High winds | 3 | Mar 2023 | Feb 7, 1999 · $1,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Apr 2017 | Apr 28, 2017 · $30,000 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 Henry forecast zone and Henry County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Campbellsburg?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 54 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 Campbellsburg | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 54 mi southwest | 3,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 98 mi northeast | 9,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 100 mi northwest | 9,600 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 Campbellsburg
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 95 tornadoes within 25 miles of Campbellsburg, 32 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 21 miles northwest of town and caused 11 deaths. The most recent was an EF3 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 21 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 270 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 27 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-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 Campbellsburg'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.
Campbellsburg radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Campbellsburg, KY?
KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 54 miles southwest. KILN (Wilmington, OH) is 98 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Campbellsburg?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Campbellsburg the lowest scan from KLVX is about 3,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Campbellsburg 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 Campbellsburg, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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