Irvine, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Irvine, Estill County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Irvine?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 144 days in the Estill forecast zone and Estill County — the most common reported hazard around Irvine, mostly in May and July. Next come flooding (42 days) and flash flooding (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 144 | May 2025 | Jun 10, 2008 · $500,000 damage |
| Flooding | 42 | Jan 2025 | May 31, 2004 · $2.0 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 40 | May 2025 | Apr 3, 2015 · 1 death · $1,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 37 | Jan 2025 | Jan 5, 2025 · $11,000 damage |
| High winds | 11 | Sep 2024 | Mar 3, 2023 · $42,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Feb 2021 | — |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Aug 2010 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jun 2013 | May 28, 1996 · $50,000 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 Estill forecast zone and Estill County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Irvine get?
A normal year brings about 6.2 inches of snow to Irvine, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Clay City 1 Wnw weather station 11.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 2.8 | 2.3 | 0.3 | 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 Irvine?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KJKL (Jackson, KY), about 37 miles east-southeast. 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 Irvine | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 37 mi east-southeast | 2,400 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 110 mi west | 11,000 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 110 mi south-southeast | 11,100 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 Irvine
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 48 tornadoes within 25 miles of Irvine, 16 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 21 miles northwest of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on February 6, 2025, which touched down about 24 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 209 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 24 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-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 Irvine'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.
Irvine radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Irvine, KY?
KJKL (Jackson, KY), about 37 miles east-southeast. KLVX (Louisville, KY) is 110 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Irvine?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Irvine the lowest scan from KJKL is about 2,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Irvine 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 Irvine, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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