Orchard Grass Hills, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Orchard Grass Hills, Oldham County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Orchard Grass Hills?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 107 days in the Oldham forecast zone and Oldham County — the most common reported hazard around Orchard Grass Hills, mostly in May and April. Next come flash flooding (38 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 107 | Jun 2026 | May 31, 1998 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 38 | Jul 2025 | — |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 30 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 8 | Feb 2018 | Mar 2, 1997 · $2.0 million damage |
| High winds | 6 | Sep 2024 | Apr 2, 2016 · $25,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2022 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 4 | Jul 2012 | Jun 22, 1998 · $200,000 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 Oldham forecast zone and Oldham County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Orchard Grass Hills get?
A normal year brings about 4.3 inches of snow to Orchard Grass Hills, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Louisville Mcalpine weather station 14.9 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (2.3 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.4 | 2.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 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 Orchard Grass Hills?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 33 miles southwest. 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 Orchard Grass Hills | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 33 mi southwest | 2,100 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 104 mi north-northwest | 10,200 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 119 mi northeast | 12,500 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 Orchard Grass Hills
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 123 tornadoes within 25 miles of Orchard Grass Hills, 29 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F5 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 23 miles northwest of town and caused 6 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which touched down about 15 miles west of town.
Hail: 440 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 32 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 Orchard Grass Hills'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.
Orchard Grass Hills radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Orchard Grass Hills, KY?
KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 33 miles southwest. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 104 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Orchard Grass Hills?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Orchard Grass Hills the lowest scan from KLVX is about 2,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Orchard Grass Hills 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 Orchard Grass Hills, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.