Ryland Heights, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Ryland Heights, Kenton County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Ryland Heights?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 87 days in the Kenton forecast zone and Kenton County — the most common reported hazard around Ryland Heights, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (48 days) and flash flooding (37 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 87 | Dec 2025 | Mar 2, 2017 · $200,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 48 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 1996 · $400,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 37 | Apr 2025 | Jun 30, 1996 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 33 | May 2026 | Jan 23, 1996 · $20,000 damage |
| High winds | 11 | Sep 2024 | Sep 14, 2008 · $18 million damage |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Aug 2023 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Nov 2018 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 3 | Dec 2022 | Feb 1, 1996 · $20,000 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 Kenton forecast zone and Kenton County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Ryland Heights get?
A normal year brings about 23 inches of snow to Ryland Heights, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Cincinnati Northern Ky Ap weather station 13.6 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 Ryland Heights?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 45 miles 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 Ryland Heights | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 45 mi northeast | 3,100 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 107 mi southwest | 10,700 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 111 mi west-northwest | 11,200 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 Ryland Heights
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 80 tornadoes within 25 miles of Ryland Heights, 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 19 miles northwest of town and caused 3 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on March 19, 2025, which passed about 13 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 311 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 19 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on May 2, 1983.
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 Ryland Heights'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.
Ryland Heights radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Ryland Heights, KY?
KILN (Wilmington, OH), about 45 miles northeast. KLVX (Louisville, KY) is 107 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Ryland Heights?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Ryland Heights the lowest scan from KILN is about 3,100 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Ryland Heights 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 Ryland Heights, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.