Garrison, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Garrison, Lewis County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Garrison?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 67 days in the Lewis forecast zone and Lewis County — the most common reported hazard around Garrison, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (42 days) and flash flooding (39 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 67 | Jun 2026 | Mar 1, 2017 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 42 | Feb 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 39 | Jun 2025 | May 27, 2004 · 4 deaths |
| Flooding | 25 | Jun 2025 | Jan 23, 1996 · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 7 | Sep 2024 | Sep 14, 2008 · $1.6 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Jul 2019 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Jan 2009 | — |
| 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 Lewis forecast zone and Lewis County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Garrison get?
A normal year brings about 21 inches of snow to Garrison, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Warnock 2 weather station 11.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (6.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.7 | 3.3 | 5.5 | 6.7 | 4.0 | 0.6 | 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 Garrison?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 66 miles north-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 Garrison | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 66 mi north-northwest | 5,200 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 71 mi south | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 82 mi east-southeast | 7,100 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 Garrison
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 44 tornadoes within 25 miles of Garrison, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F5 on April 23, 1968, which passed about 22 miles east-northeast of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2024, which passed about 19 miles east of town.
Hail: 125 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 5, 1996.
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 Garrison'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.
Garrison radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Garrison, KY?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 66 miles north-northwest. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 71 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Garrison?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Garrison the lowest scan from KILN is about 5,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Garrison 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 Garrison, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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