West Buechel, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for West Buechel, Jefferson County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits West Buechel?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 231 days in the Jefferson forecast zone and Jefferson County — the most common reported hazard around West Buechel, mostly in July and June. Next come flash flooding (85 days) and flooding (44 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 231 | Jun 2026 | Apr 20, 2000 · 1 death · $15,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 85 | Jun 2026 | Sep 8, 2018 · 1 death · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 44 | Jun 2026 | Mar 1, 1997 · 1 death · $85 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Jan 2026 | Jan 27, 2009 · 3 deaths |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 19 | Dec 2021 | Jul 19, 2012 · 2 deaths · $90,000 damage |
| High winds | 10 | Sep 2024 | Nov 10, 1998 · 1 death · $15,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 4 | Nov 2018 | Feb 21, 2008 · $15,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 3 | Jul 2012 | Jul 6, 2012 · 1 death |
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 Jefferson forecast zone and Jefferson County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does West Buechel get?
A normal year brings about 13 inches of snow to West Buechel, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Louisville Intl Ap weather station 4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.5 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 | 0.3 | 2.2 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 2.1 | 0.1 | 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 West Buechel?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 21 miles 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 West Buechel | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 21 mi southwest | 1,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KIND Indianapolis, IN | 110 mi north-northwest | 11,100 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KVWX Evansville, IN | 112 mi west | 11,400 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 West Buechel
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 114 tornadoes within 25 miles of West Buechel, 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 25 miles north of town and caused 11 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2025, which touched down about 12 miles northwest of town.
Hail: 437 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 33 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on March 2, 2012.
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 West Buechel'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.
West Buechel radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to West Buechel, KY?
KLVX (Louisville, KY), about 21 miles southwest. KIND (Indianapolis, IN) is 110 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in West Buechel?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over West Buechel the lowest scan from KLVX is about 1,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for West Buechel 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 West Buechel, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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