Francisville, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Francisville, Boone County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Francisville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 112 days in the Boone forecast zone and Boone County — the most common reported hazard around Francisville, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (49 days) and flash flooding (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 112 | Jun 2026 | Mar 2, 2017 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 49 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $400,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 35 | Jul 2023 | Jun 30, 1996 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 27 | Apr 2025 | Jan 23, 1996 · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 11 | Sep 2024 | Sep 14, 2008 · $13 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Aug 2023 | Jul 20, 1999 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Nov 2018 | Dec 13, 2000 · $25,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jul 2020 | May 8, 1996 · $100,000 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 Boone forecast zone and Boone County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Francisville get?
A normal year brings about 11 inches of snow to Francisville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cincinnati-Fernbank weather station 1.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (4.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 2.0 | 2.9 | 4.7 | 1.7 | 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 Francisville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 53 miles east-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 Francisville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 53 mi east-northeast | 3,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 93 mi west-northwest | 8,600 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 102 mi southwest | 9,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Francisville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 87 tornadoes within 25 miles of Francisville, 18 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1974, which crossed near town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 20, 2025, which touched down about 20 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 324 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 26 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on April 29, 1970.
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 Francisville'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.
Francisville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Francisville, KY?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 53 miles east-northeast. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 93 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Francisville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Francisville the lowest scan from KILN is about 3,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Francisville 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 Francisville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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