Carrollton, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Carrollton, Carroll County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Carrollton?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 66 days in the Carroll forecast zone and Carroll County — the most common reported hazard around Carrollton, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (31 days) and flooding (24 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 66 | May 2026 | Mar 1, 2017 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 24 | Apr 2026 | Jan 23, 1996 · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 23 | Sep 2022 | Mar 1, 1997 · $500,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Aug 2023 | — |
| High winds | 7 | Sep 2024 | Sep 14, 2008 · $1.2 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Nov 2018 | — |
| 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 Carroll forecast zone and Carroll County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Carrollton get?
A normal year brings about 21 inches of snow to Carrollton, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Vevay weather station 6.6 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.1 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 | 0.7 | 5.9 | 6.1 | 4.4 | 2.7 | 0.3 | 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 Carrollton?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 64 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 Carrollton | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 64 mi southwest | 5,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 88 mi northeast | 8,000 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 93 mi northwest | 8,600 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 Carrollton
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 89 tornadoes within 25 miles of Carrollton, 28 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 16 miles northwest of town and caused 11 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 20, 2025, which touched down about 19 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 194 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 32 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 Carrollton'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.
Carrollton radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Carrollton, KY?
KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 64 miles southwest. KILN (Wilmington, OH) is 88 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Carrollton?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Carrollton the lowest scan from KLVX is about 5,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Carrollton 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 Carrollton, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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