Beattyville, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Beattyville, Lee County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Beattyville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 110 days in the Lee forecast zone and Lee County — the most common reported hazard around Beattyville, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (45 days) and flooding (29 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 110 | Feb 2026 | Feb 28, 2011 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 45 | Feb 2026 | Dec 11, 2008 · $100,000 damage |
| Flooding | 29 | Jul 2022 | Feb 16, 2003 · $2.5 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 24 | Jul 2022 | Jun 20, 2011 · $500,000 damage |
| High winds | 7 | Sep 2024 | Mar 3, 2023 · $28,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 6 | Feb 2021 | — |
| Excessive heat | 6 | Aug 2010 | — |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 1 | Nov 2002 | Nov 10, 2002 · $60,000 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 Lee forecast zone and Lee County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Beattyville get?
A normal year brings about 16 inches of snow to Beattyville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Beattyville 4N weather station 3.3 miles away. The snowiest month is usually February (5.4 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.2 | 3.0 | 4.7 | 5.4 | 2.7 | 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 Beattyville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KJKL (Jackson, KY), about 22 miles east. 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 Beattyville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 22 mi east | 1,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 99 mi south | 9,500 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 119 mi east-northeast | 12,600 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 Beattyville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 36 tornadoes within 25 miles of Beattyville, 10 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and March. The strongest was an EF3 on March 2, 2012, which passed about 23 miles north-northeast of town and caused 10 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on February 6, 2025, which touched down about 16 miles south of town.
Hail: 213 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 26 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 Beattyville'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.
Beattyville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Beattyville, KY?
KJKL (Jackson, KY), about 22 miles east. KMRX (Knoxville, TN) is 99 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Beattyville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Beattyville the lowest scan from KJKL is about 1,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Beattyville 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 Beattyville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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