Artemus, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Artemus, Knox County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Artemus?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 98 days in the Knox forecast zone and Knox County — the most common reported hazard around Artemus, mostly in May and July. Next come flash flooding (37 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (33 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 98 | Mar 2026 | Jul 28, 2008 · $100,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 37 | Feb 2021 | Jun 20, 2011 · 1 death · $25,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 33 | Jan 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 26 | May 2022 | Sep 17, 2004 · 1 death · $103,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Aug 2010 | — |
| High winds | 5 | Sep 2024 | Mar 31, 2022 · $44,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 5 | Feb 2021 | — |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 1 | Feb 2015 | Feb 19, 2015 · 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 Knox forecast zone and Knox County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
Which radars cover Artemus?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 52 miles south-southeast. 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 Artemus | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 52 mi south-southeast | 3,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 60 mi north-northeast | 4,500 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KLVX Louisville, KY | 140 mi northwest | 16,200 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 Artemus
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 32 tornadoes within 25 miles of Artemus, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an EF4 on May 16, 2025, which passed about 18 miles north-northwest of town and caused 18 deaths.
Hail: 189 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 18 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.50-inch hail on April 28, 1959.
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 Artemus'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.
Artemus radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Artemus, KY?
KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 52 miles south-southeast. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 60 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Artemus?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Artemus the lowest scan from KMRX is about 3,800 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Artemus 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 Artemus, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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