Fairfield, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fairfield, Nelson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fairfield?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 114 days in the Nelson forecast zone and Nelson County — the most common reported hazard around Fairfield, mostly in July and June. Next come flooding (61 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 114 | Jun 2026 | Jul 7, 2015 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 61 | Jun 2025 | Dec 21, 2013 · 3 deaths · $15,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 30 | Jan 2026 | Jan 27, 2009 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Jun 2026 | Apr 5, 2025 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2021 | Feb 15, 2003 · $100,000 damage |
| High winds | 5 | Sep 2024 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | May 2016 | Aug 24, 2000 · 2 deaths · $25,000 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 Nelson forecast zone and Nelson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Fairfield get?
A normal year brings about 12 inches of snow to Fairfield, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Bardstown 5E weather station 7.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 2.5 | 4.2 | 3.7 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 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 Fairfield?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 31 miles west. 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 Fairfield | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 31 mi west | 1,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 116 mi east | 12,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 129 mi west | 14,300 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 Fairfield
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 83 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fairfield, 19 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 19 miles east-northeast of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF3 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 21 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 234 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 29 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 Fairfield'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.
Fairfield radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fairfield, KY?
KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 31 miles west. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 116 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fairfield?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fairfield the lowest scan from KLVX is about 1,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Fairfield 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 Fairfield, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
- Taylorsville, KY radar 7 mi
- Bardstown, KY radar 9 mi
- Mount Washington, KY radar 12 mi
- Heritage Creek, KY radar 16 mi
- Hebron Estates, KY radar 17 mi
- Shepherdsville, KY radar 18 mi
- Pioneer Village, KY radar 18 mi
- Springfield, KY radar 19 mi
- Hillview, KY radar 19 mi
- Lebanon Junction, KY radar 20 mi