Hunters Hollow, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hunters Hollow, Bullitt County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hunters Hollow?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 104 days in the Bullitt forecast zone and Bullitt County — the most common reported hazard around Hunters Hollow, mostly in July and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (31 days) and flash flooding (27 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 104 | Jun 2026 | Feb 24, 2018 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 31 | Jan 2026 | Mar 5, 2015 · 1 death |
| Flash flooding | 27 | Jun 2026 | Apr 5, 2025 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Flooding | 10 | Jan 2021 | Mar 1, 1997 · $15 million damage |
| High winds | 6 | Sep 2024 | Apr 2, 2016 · $5,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2021 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 2 | Aug 2010 | Jun 14, 2009 · $15,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Feb 2015 | Feb 17, 2015 · 1 death |
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 Bullitt forecast zone and Bullitt County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Hunters Hollow get?
A normal year brings about 15 inches of snow to Hunters Hollow, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Louisville Wfo weather station 3.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (4.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 2.7 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 2.6 | 0.1 | 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 Hunters Hollow?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 15 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 Hunters Hollow | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 15 mi west-southwest | 800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 111 mi west | 11,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 117 mi north-northwest | 12,200 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 Hunters Hollow
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 116 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hunters Hollow, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 22 miles west of town and caused 31 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which touched down about 18 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 414 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 36 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on April 3, 1974.
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 Hunters Hollow'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.
Hunters Hollow radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hunters Hollow, KY?
KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 15 miles west-southwest. KVWX (Evansville, IN) is 111 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hunters Hollow?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hunters Hollow the lowest scan from KLVX is about 800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hunters Hollow 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 Hunters Hollow, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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