Auxier, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Auxier, Floyd County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Auxier?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 112 days in the Floyd forecast zone and Floyd County — the most common reported hazard around Auxier, mostly in June and May. Next come flash flooding (65 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (46 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 112 | Mar 2026 | May 29, 2019 · 1 death · $165,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 65 | May 2025 | Aug 3, 2001 · $7.6 million damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 46 | Mar 2026 | Jan 5, 2025 · $4,000 damage |
| Flooding | 45 | Jan 2025 | May 31, 2004 · $4.0 million damage |
| High winds | 8 | Sep 2024 | Apr 1, 2023 · $49,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 8 | Aug 2010 | — |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2021 | — |
| Debris flows | 4 | Mar 2021 | Mar 18, 2021 · $5,000 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 Floyd forecast zone and Floyd County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Auxier get?
A normal year brings about 3.6 inches of snow to Auxier, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Ivel weather station 12.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (1.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 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 Auxier?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KJKL (Jackson, KY), about 31 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 Auxier | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 31 mi west-southwest | 1,900 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 69 mi northeast | 5,600 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 114 mi south-southwest | 11,700 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 Auxier
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 10 tornadoes within 25 miles of Auxier, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in June and March. The strongest was an EF3 on March 2, 2012, which passed about 20 miles north of town and caused 10 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on May 16, 2023, which touched down about 20 miles west-southwest of town.
Hail: 192 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 14 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on April 8, 2015.
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 Auxier'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.
Auxier radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Auxier, KY?
KJKL (Jackson, KY), about 31 miles west-southwest. KRLX (Charleston, WV) is 69 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Auxier?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Auxier the lowest scan from KJKL is about 1,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Auxier 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 Auxier, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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