Hustonville, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Hustonville, Lincoln County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Hustonville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 84 days in the Lincoln forecast zone and Lincoln County — the most common reported hazard around Hustonville, mostly in May and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (24 days) and flash flooding (21 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 84 | Apr 2026 | Apr 28, 2002 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 24 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 21 | Jul 2022 | May 2, 2010 · 1 death · $30,000 damage |
| High winds | 5 | Sep 2024 | Nov 16, 2010 · $15,000 damage |
| Flooding | 3 | Dec 2015 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 2 | Feb 2021 | — |
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 Lincoln forecast zone and Lincoln County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Hustonville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 71 miles west-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 Hustonville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 71 mi west-northwest | 5,700 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 83 mi east | 7,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 120 mi southeast | 12,700 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 Hustonville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 75 tornadoes within 25 miles of Hustonville, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 24 miles northeast of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF2 on May 30, 2025, which passed about 15 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 177 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 19 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.50-inch hail on May 1, 2002.
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 Hustonville'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.
Hustonville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Hustonville, KY?
KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 71 miles west-northwest. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 83 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Hustonville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Hustonville the lowest scan from KLVX is about 5,700 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Hustonville 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 Hustonville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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