Gratz, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Gratz, Owen County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Gratz?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 94 days in the Owen forecast zone and Owen County — the most common reported hazard around Gratz, mostly in July and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (39 days) and flash flooding (31 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 94 | Jun 2026 | Nov 9, 2000 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 39 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 31 | Apr 2025 | Mar 1, 1997 · 2 deaths · $2.1 million damage |
| Flooding | 26 | May 2026 | Mar 4, 2021 · 1 death |
| High winds | 8 | Sep 2024 | Sep 14, 2008 · $1.3 million 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 Owen forecast zone and Owen County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Gratz?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 64 miles west-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 Gratz | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 64 mi west-southwest | 5,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 89 mi northeast | 8,100 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 108 mi southeast | 10,800 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 Gratz
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 80 tornadoes within 25 miles of Gratz, 24 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an EF4 on March 2, 2012, which passed about 25 miles west-northwest of town and caused 11 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 3, 2025, which touched down about 14 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 204 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 27 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 Gratz'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.
Gratz radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Gratz, KY?
KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 64 miles west-southwest. KILN (Wilmington, OH) is 89 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Gratz?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Gratz the lowest scan from KLVX is about 5,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Gratz 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 Gratz, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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