Dry Ridge, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Dry Ridge, Grant County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Dry Ridge?
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 Dry Ridge, 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 Dry Ridge get?
A normal year brings about 16 inches of snow to Dry Ridge, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Williamstown weather station 3.8 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 Dry Ridge?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 66 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 Dry Ridge | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 66 mi northeast | 5,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 88 mi west-southwest | 7,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 103 mi southeast | 10,100 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 Dry Ridge
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 62 tornadoes within 25 miles of Dry Ridge, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and July. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 25 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 17 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 135 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 24 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 Dry Ridge'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.
Dry Ridge radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Dry Ridge, KY?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 66 miles northeast. KLVX (Louisville, KY) is 88 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Dry Ridge?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Dry Ridge the lowest scan from KILN is about 5,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Dry Ridge 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 Dry Ridge, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Union, KY radar 19 mi
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