Germantown, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Germantown, Bracken County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Germantown?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 72 days in the Bracken forecast zone and Bracken County — the most common reported hazard around Germantown, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (36 days) and flooding (16 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 72 | Jun 2026 | Jul 8, 2001 · 2 deaths · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 36 | Feb 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $200,000 damage |
| Flooding | 16 | Jul 2025 | Jan 23, 1996 · $20,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 15 | Jan 2023 | Jul 22, 2017 · 1 death · $250,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Aug 2023 | — |
| High winds | 6 | Sep 2024 | Sep 14, 2008 · $1.0 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | 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 Bracken forecast zone and Bracken County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Germantown get?
A normal year brings about 17 inches of snow to Germantown, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ripley Exp Farm weather station 12.8 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.6 | 2.1 | 6.5 | 5.2 | 2.7 | 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 Germantown?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 53 miles north. 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 Germantown | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 53 mi north | 3,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 82 mi south-southeast | 7,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 117 mi west-southwest | 12,300 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 Germantown
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 64 tornadoes within 25 miles of Germantown, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 23, 1968, which passed about 5 miles north of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on September 22, 2025, which passed about 6 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 109 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 12 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 Germantown'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.
Germantown radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Germantown, KY?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 53 miles north. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 82 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Germantown?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Germantown the lowest scan from KILN is about 3,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Germantown 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 Germantown, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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