Salvisa, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Salvisa, Mercer County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Salvisa?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 74 days in the Mercer forecast zone and Mercer County — the most common reported hazard around Salvisa, mostly in July and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (26 days) and flash flooding (17 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 74 | Jun 2026 | May 26, 2024 · 1 death |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 26 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 17 | Jun 2026 | Aug 7, 2013 · $2,000 damage |
| Flooding | 9 | Dec 2019 | Mar 2, 1997 · $400,000 damage |
| High winds | 8 | Sep 2024 | Apr 2, 2016 · $5,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2021 | Feb 15, 2003 · $800,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | Jun 2007 | Jul 4, 2006 · $50,000 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 Mercer forecast zone and Mercer County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Salvisa get?
A normal year brings about 10 inches of snow to Salvisa, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Keene 1 Wsw weather station 11.1 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.8 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.6 | 3.8 | 3.3 | 1.3 | 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 Salvisa?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 59 miles west. 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 Salvisa | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 59 mi west | 4,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 88 mi east-southeast | 7,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 118 mi north-northeast | 12,300 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 Salvisa
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 83 tornadoes within 25 miles of Salvisa, 25 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 24 miles southeast of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on October 19, 2025, which touched down about 14 miles east-southeast of town.
Hail: 224 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 23 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 Salvisa'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.
Salvisa radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Salvisa, KY?
KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 59 miles west. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 88 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Salvisa?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Salvisa the lowest scan from KLVX is about 4,500 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Salvisa 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 Salvisa, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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