Loretto, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Loretto, Marion County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Loretto?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 78 days in the Marion forecast zone and Marion County — the most common reported hazard around Loretto, mostly in May and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (21 days) and flash flooding (19 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 78 | Dec 2025 | Nov 18, 2003 · $100,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 21 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Jun 2026 | Jun 29, 2020 · $50,000 damage |
| Flooding | 7 | Feb 2023 | Feb 16, 2023 · 1 death |
| High winds | 6 | Mar 2023 | Nov 9, 2000 · $75,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2021 | Feb 15, 2003 · $80,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Aug 2018 | Aug 7, 2018 · $250,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 1 | Apr 2025 | — |
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 Marion forecast zone and Marion County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Loretto get?
A normal year brings about 3.3 inches of snow to Loretto, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Springfield 2W weather station 8.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (1.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 1.7 | 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 Loretto?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 38 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 Loretto | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 38 mi northwest | 2,500 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 114 mi east | 11,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KOHX Nashville, TN | 116 mi southwest | 12,100 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 Loretto
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 68 tornadoes within 25 miles of Loretto, 23 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in March and April. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 19 miles north-northwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on December 18, 2025, which touched down about 16 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 193 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 22 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 Loretto'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.
Loretto radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Loretto, KY?
KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 38 miles northwest. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 114 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Loretto?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Loretto the lowest scan from KLVX is about 2,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Loretto 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 Loretto, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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