Crittenden, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Crittenden, Grant County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Crittenden?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 71 days in the Grant forecast zone and Grant County — the most common reported hazard around Crittenden, mostly in July and August. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (41 days) and flash flooding (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 71 | Jun 2026 | Apr 3, 2018 · $30,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 41 | Feb 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 22 | Jan 2023 | Mar 1, 1997 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 15 | Apr 2021 | Apr 3, 2015 · $25,000 damage |
| High winds | 9 | Sep 2024 | Sep 14, 2008 · $2.9 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 Grant forecast zone and Grant County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Crittenden get?
A normal year brings about 16 inches of snow to Crittenden, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Williamstown weather station 10.5 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 Crittenden?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 60 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 Crittenden | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 60 mi northeast | 4,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 92 mi southwest | 8,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 108 mi southeast | 10,900 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 Crittenden
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 70 tornadoes within 25 miles of Crittenden, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and July. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 20 miles northwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 20, 2025, which touched down about 14 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 210 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 28 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 Crittenden'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.
Crittenden radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Crittenden, KY?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 60 miles northeast. KLVX (Louisville, KY) is 92 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Crittenden?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Crittenden the lowest scan from KILN is about 4,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Crittenden 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 Crittenden, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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