Lebanon Junction, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Lebanon Junction, Bullitt County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Lebanon Junction?
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 Lebanon Junction, 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 Lebanon Junction get?
A normal year brings about 2.7 inches of snow to Lebanon Junction, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Boston 6 Sw weather station 6.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (1.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 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 Lebanon Junction?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 15 miles 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 Lebanon Junction | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 15 mi northwest | 800 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 113 mi west-northwest | 11,600 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KHPX Fort Campbell, KY | 115 mi southwest | 11,900 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 Lebanon Junction
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 85 tornadoes within 25 miles of Lebanon Junction, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 2 miles south-southeast of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on December 18, 2025, which touched down about 21 miles south of town.
Hail: 246 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 26 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 Lebanon Junction'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.
Lebanon Junction radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Lebanon Junction, KY?
KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 15 miles northwest. KVWX (Evansville, IN) is 113 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Lebanon Junction?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Lebanon Junction the lowest scan from KLVX is about 800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Lebanon Junction 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 Lebanon Junction, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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