Fincastle, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Fincastle, Jefferson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Fincastle?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 231 days in the Jefferson forecast zone and Jefferson County — the most common reported hazard around Fincastle, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (85 days) and flooding (44 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 231 | Jun 2026 | Apr 20, 2000 · 1 death · $15,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 85 | Jun 2026 | Sep 8, 2018 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 44 | Jun 2026 | Mar 1, 1997 · 1 death · $85 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Jan 2026 | Jan 27, 2009 · 3 deaths |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 19 | Dec 2021 | Jul 19, 2012 · 2 deaths · $90,000 damage |
| High winds | 10 | Sep 2024 | Nov 10, 1998 · 1 death · $15,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Nov 2018 | Feb 21, 2008 · $15,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Jul 2012 | Jul 6, 2012 · 1 death |
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 Jefferson forecast zone and Jefferson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Fincastle get?
A normal year brings about 4.3 inches of snow to Fincastle, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Louisville Mcalpine weather station 13.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.4 | 2.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 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 Fincastle?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 32 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 Fincastle | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 32 mi southwest | 2,000 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 105 mi north-northwest | 10,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 118 mi west | 12,500 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 Fincastle
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 128 tornadoes within 25 miles of Fincastle, 29 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 23 miles northwest of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which touched down about 14 miles west of town.
Hail: 454 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 36 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-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 Fincastle'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.
Fincastle radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Fincastle, KY?
KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 32 miles southwest. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 105 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Fincastle?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Fincastle the lowest scan from KLVX is about 2,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Fincastle 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 Fincastle, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.