Oakbrook, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Oakbrook, Boone County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Oakbrook?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 112 days in the Boone forecast zone and Boone County — the most common reported hazard around Oakbrook, mostly in June and July. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (49 days) and flash flooding (35 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 112 | Jun 2026 | Mar 2, 2017 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 49 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $400,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 35 | Jul 2023 | Jun 30, 1996 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 27 | Apr 2025 | Jan 23, 1996 · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 11 | Sep 2024 | Sep 14, 2008 · $13 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Aug 2023 | Jul 20, 1999 · 1 death |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Nov 2018 | Dec 13, 2000 · $25,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jul 2020 | May 8, 1996 · $100,000 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 Boone forecast zone and Boone County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Oakbrook get?
A normal year brings about 23 inches of snow to Oakbrook, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cincinnati Northern Ky Ap weather station 3.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (7.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 0.8 | 4.1 | 7.7 | 6.7 | 3.4 | 0.4 | 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 Oakbrook?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 54 miles east-northeast. 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 Oakbrook | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 54 mi east-northeast | 4,000 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 98 mi southwest | 9,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 99 mi west-northwest | 9,400 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 Oakbrook
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 82 tornadoes within 25 miles of Oakbrook, 20 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 7 miles northwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was a tornado of unknown strength on July 20, 2025, which touched down about 15 miles southwest of town.
Hail: 299 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 26 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on October 19, 2016.
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 Oakbrook'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.
Oakbrook radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Oakbrook, KY?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 54 miles east-northeast. KLVX (Louisville, KY) is 98 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Oakbrook?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Oakbrook the lowest scan from KILN is about 4,000 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Oakbrook 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 Oakbrook, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.