Glencoe, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Glencoe, Gallatin County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Glencoe?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 56 days in the Gallatin forecast zone and Gallatin County — the most common reported hazard around Glencoe, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (35 days) and flash flooding (26 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 56 | Jun 2026 | Nov 10, 2002 · $375,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 35 | Feb 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 26 | Aug 2022 | Mar 1, 1997 · 1 death · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 22 | May 2024 | Jan 23, 1996 · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 8 | Sep 2024 | Sep 14, 2008 · $957,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Nov 2018 | — |
| 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 Gallatin forecast zone and Gallatin County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Glencoe get?
A normal year brings about 6.5 inches of snow to Glencoe, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Warsaw Markland Dam weather station 8.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (2.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 2.8 | 0.7 | 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 Glencoe?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 72 miles 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 Glencoe | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 72 mi northeast | 5,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 80 mi southwest | 6,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 103 mi northwest | 10,100 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 Glencoe
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 76 tornadoes within 25 miles of Glencoe, 17 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and March. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 17 miles north of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 20, 2025, which touched down about 8 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 168 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 29 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-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 Glencoe'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.
Glencoe radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Glencoe, KY?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 72 miles northeast. KLVX (Louisville, KY) is 80 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Glencoe?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Glencoe the lowest scan from KILN is about 5,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Glencoe 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 Glencoe, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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