Stamping Ground, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Stamping Ground, Scott County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Stamping Ground?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 97 days in the Scott forecast zone and Scott County — the most common reported hazard around Stamping Ground, mostly in June and July. Next come flash flooding (35 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (30 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 97 | Jun 2026 | Nov 9, 2000 · $150,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 35 | Apr 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 · 1 death · $20,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 30 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 8 | Jun 2021 | May 2, 2010 · $75,000 damage |
| High winds | 5 | Sep 2024 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 5 | Jul 2021 | May 1, 2010 · $20,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Feb 2022 | 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 Scott forecast zone and Scott County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Stamping Ground?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 72 miles west-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 Stamping Ground | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 72 mi west-southwest | 5,900 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 | 92 mi north-northeast | 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 Stamping Ground
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 69 tornadoes within 25 miles of Stamping Ground, 21 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which crossed near town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF0 on May 3, 2025, which touched down about 7 miles west-northwest of town.
Hail: 191 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 13 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 Stamping Ground'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.
Stamping Ground radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Stamping Ground, KY?
KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 72 miles west-southwest. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 88 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Stamping Ground?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Stamping Ground the lowest scan from KLVX is about 5,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Stamping Ground 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 Stamping Ground, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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