Booneville, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Booneville, Owsley County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Booneville?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 67 days in the Owsley forecast zone and Owsley County — the most common reported hazard around Booneville, mostly in July and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (40 days) and flooding (22 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 67 | May 2025 | Jun 24, 2019 · $70,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 40 | Feb 2026 | — |
| Flooding | 22 | Mar 2021 | Feb 16, 2003 · $1.9 million damage |
| Flash flooding | 19 | Jul 2022 | May 28, 1996 · $250,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 7 | Feb 2021 | Dec 5, 2002 · $1,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 7 | Aug 2010 | — |
| High winds | 5 | Mar 2023 | Mar 31, 2022 · $53,000 damage |
| Debris flows | 1 | Sep 2003 | — |
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 Owsley forecast zone and Owsley County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Booneville get?
A normal year brings about 18 inches of snow to Booneville, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Heidelberg weather station 7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (6.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.4 | 2.8 | 6.7 | 5.3 | 2.9 | 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 Booneville?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KJKL (Jackson, KY), about 22 miles east-northeast. 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 Booneville | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 22 mi east-northeast | 1,200 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 92 mi south | 8,400 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 122 mi east-northeast | 13,000 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 Booneville
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 26 tornadoes within 25 miles of Booneville, 6 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on June 9, 1961, which touched down about 14 miles north-northwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on February 6, 2025, which touched down about 9 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 200 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 26 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 4.25-inch hail on July 27, 2014.
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 Booneville'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.
Booneville radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Booneville, KY?
KJKL (Jackson, KY), about 22 miles east-northeast. KMRX (Knoxville, TN) is 92 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Booneville?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Booneville the lowest scan from KJKL is about 1,200 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Booneville 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 Booneville, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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