Paris, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Paris, Bourbon County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Paris?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 78 days in the Bourbon forecast zone and Bourbon County — the most common reported hazard around Paris, mostly in June and July. Next come flooding (58 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (28 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 78 | Jun 2026 | May 24, 1996 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 58 | Feb 2019 | Mar 1, 1997 · 1 death · $3.5 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 28 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 20 | Jan 2023 | Jul 20, 1998 · $1.0 million damage |
| High winds | 6 | Sep 2024 | Apr 2, 2016 · $5,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2021 | Feb 15, 2003 · $800,000 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 Bourbon forecast zone and Bourbon County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Paris?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KJKL (Jackson, KY), about 67 miles 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 Paris | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 67 mi southeast | 5,400 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 88 mi north-northeast | 7,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 92 mi west | 8,500 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 Paris
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 53 tornadoes within 25 miles of Paris, 14 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 16 miles southeast of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which passed about 22 miles north-northwest of town.
Hail: 139 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 10 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.00-inch hail on July 10, 1966.
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 Paris'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.
Paris radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Paris, KY?
KJKL (Jackson, KY), about 67 miles southeast. KILN (Wilmington, OH) is 88 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Paris?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Paris the lowest scan from KJKL is about 5,400 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Paris 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 Paris, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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