Versailles, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Versailles, Woodford County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Versailles?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 80 days in the Woodford forecast zone and Woodford County — the most common reported hazard around Versailles, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (24 days) and flash flooding (13 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 80 | Jun 2026 | Jul 4, 2016 · $45,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 24 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flash flooding | 13 | Aug 2022 | Jul 20, 1998 · $1.0 million damage |
| Flooding | 5 | Jul 2015 | Mar 2, 1997 · $1.2 million damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2021 | Feb 15, 2003 · $2.0 million damage |
| High winds | 4 | Sep 2024 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Jun 2007 | Jun 26, 2007 · $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 Woodford forecast zone and Woodford County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Versailles get?
A normal year brings about 15 inches of snow to Versailles, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Lexington Bluegrass Ap weather station 6.5 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 1.9 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 2.8 | 0.2 | 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 Versailles?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 67 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 Versailles | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 67 mi west | 5,300 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 83 mi east-southeast | 7,300 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 107 mi north-northeast | 10,600 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 Versailles
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 79 tornadoes within 25 miles of Versailles, 22 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and May. The strongest was an F4 on April 3, 1974, which passed about 12 miles northwest of town and caused 4 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on October 19, 2025, which touched down about 14 miles south-southeast of town.
Hail: 204 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 21 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 Versailles'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.
Versailles radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Versailles, KY?
KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 67 miles west. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 83 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Versailles?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Versailles the lowest scan from KLVX is about 5,300 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Versailles 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 Versailles, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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