Danville, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Danville, Boyle County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Danville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 57 days in the Boyle forecast zone and Boyle County — the most common reported hazard around Danville, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (26 days) and flash flooding (14 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 57 | Aug 2024 | Mar 2, 1997 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 26 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 14 | Jul 2021 | Jul 19, 1996 · $900,000 damage |
| High winds | 6 | Sep 2024 | Apr 2, 2016 · $5,000 damage |
| Flooding | 5 | Jun 2025 | Apr 14, 2015 · $20,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2021 | Feb 15, 2003 · $800,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jan 2010 | Jan 21, 2010 · $5,000 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 Boyle forecast zone and Boyle County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Danville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 68 miles west-northwest. 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 Danville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 68 mi west-northwest | 5,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 80 mi east | 6,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 127 mi southeast | 13,900 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 Danville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 73 tornadoes within 25 miles of Danville, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 16 miles east-northeast of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on October 19, 2025, which touched down about 19 miles north-northeast of town.
Hail: 166 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 27 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 1, 2002.
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 Danville'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.
Danville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Danville, KY?
KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 68 miles west-northwest. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 80 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Danville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Danville the lowest scan from KLVX is about 5,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Danville 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 Danville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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