Ironville, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ironville, Boyd County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ironville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 72 days in the Boyd forecast zone and Boyd County — the most common reported hazard around Ironville, mostly in June and July. Next come flooding (47 days) and flash flooding (42 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 72 | Mar 2026 | Jun 29, 2012 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 47 | Apr 2025 | Mar 5, 2004 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 42 | Jun 2025 | Jul 31, 1996 · $3.0 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 29 | Jan 2026 | Feb 17, 2021 · 2 deaths · $10,000 damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 28 | Jan 2026 | Jan 27, 2014 · $500,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 22 | Jul 2017 | Jul 22, 2017 · 1 death |
| High winds | 7 | Apr 2023 | Mar 9, 2002 · $15,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 3 | Feb 2021 | Feb 16, 2003 · $250,000 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 Boyd forecast zone and Boyd County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Ironville get?
A normal year brings about 6.2 inches of snow to Ironville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the S Pt weather station 6.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 3.2 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 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 Ironville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 54 miles east. 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 Ironville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 54 mi east | 3,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 69 mi south-southwest | 5,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 90 mi northwest | 8,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Ironville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 29 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ironville, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and July. The strongest was an F5 on April 23, 1968, which passed about 18 miles north-northwest of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2024, which passed about 6 miles north of town.
Hail: 219 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on April 14, 2025.
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 Ironville'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.
Ironville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ironville, KY?
KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 54 miles east. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 69 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ironville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ironville the lowest scan from KRLX is about 3,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Ironville 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 Ironville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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