Bellefonte, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Bellefonte, Greenup County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Bellefonte?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 96 days in the Greenup forecast zone and Greenup County — the most common reported hazard around Bellefonte, mostly in June and July. Next come flooding (47 days) and heavy snow & winter storms (34 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 96 | Jun 2026 | Aug 16, 2007 · 1 death · $5,000 damage |
| Flooding | 47 | May 2026 | Dec 16, 2019 · 1 death · $25,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 34 | Jan 2026 | Feb 4, 2014 · $200,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 31 | May 2026 | Jul 31, 1996 · $2.5 million damage |
| Extreme cold & wind chill | 27 | Jan 2026 | Jan 6, 2014 · $250,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 20 | Jul 2011 | — |
| High winds | 7 | Apr 2023 | Mar 9, 2002 · $10,000 damage |
| Lightning casualties & damage | 3 | May 2017 | May 19, 2017 · $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 Greenup forecast zone and Greenup County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Bellefonte get?
A normal year brings about 6.2 inches of snow to Bellefonte, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the S Pt weather station 7.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.2 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 3.2 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 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 Bellefonte?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 54 miles east-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 Bellefonte | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 54 mi east-southeast | 3,900 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 71 mi south-southwest | 5,800 ft | Good — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly |
| KILN Wilmington, OH | 88 mi northwest | 7,900 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
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 Bellefonte
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 30 tornadoes within 25 miles of Bellefonte, 7 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in April and June. The strongest was an F5 on April 23, 1968, which passed about 15 miles north-northwest of town and caused 7 deaths. The most recent was an EF1 on April 2, 2024, which passed about 3 miles north of town.
Hail: 219 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 11 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 3.00-inch hail on April 14, 2025.
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 Bellefonte'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.
Bellefonte radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Bellefonte, KY?
KRLX (Charleston, WV), about 54 miles east-southeast. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 71 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Bellefonte?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Bellefonte the lowest scan from KRLX is about 3,900 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Bellefonte 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 Bellefonte, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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