Coldiron, KY Live Doppler Radar

Live radar for Coldiron, Harlan County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.

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What weather hits Coldiron?

Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 92 days in the Harlan forecast zone and Harlan County — the most common reported hazard around Coldiron, mostly in July and May. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (82 days) and flash flooding (26 days).

HazardDays reportedMost recentWorst on record
Damaging thunderstorm winds92May 2025Feb 21, 1997 · 2 deaths · $10,000 damage
Heavy snow & winter storms82Feb 2026Jan 27, 1998 · $20,000 damage
Flash flooding26Jul 2022Apr 17, 2013 · $1.0 million damage
Flooding20Mar 2021Feb 6, 2020 · $5.0 million damage
High winds10Sep 2024Oct 17, 2006 · $150,000 damage
Ice storms & sleet4Feb 2021—
Debris flows2Apr 2003—
Excessive heat2Aug 2010—

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 Harlan forecast zone and Harlan County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.

How much snow does Coldiron get?

A normal year brings about 10 inches of snow to Coldiron, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Blackmont weather station 4.7 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (3.5 in).

OctNovDecJanFebMarAprMay
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Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.

Which radars cover Coldiron?

The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 46 miles south. 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.

RadarDistanceLowest beam over ColdironView
KMRX
Knoxville, TN		46 mi south3,200 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KJKL
Jackson, KY		53 mi north3,900 ftGood — most storms and steady rain or snow show clearly
KRLX
Charleston, WV		140 mi northeast16,200 ftLimited — 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 Coldiron

Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 24 tornadoes within 25 miles of Coldiron, 3 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and June. The strongest was an F3 on May 9, 1988, which passed about 19 miles southwest of town and caused 1 death. The most recent was an EF1 on May 16, 2023, which touched down about 21 miles east-southeast of town.

Hail: 194 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 21 of them 2 inches or more; the largest was 5.00-inch hail on April 23, 1968.

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 Coldiron'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.

Coldiron radar FAQ

Where is the nearest weather radar to Coldiron, KY?

KMRX (Knoxville, TN), about 46 miles south. KJKL (Jackson, KY) is 53 miles away and also covers the area.

Does radar show snow in Coldiron?

Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Coldiron the lowest scan from KMRX is about 3,200 ft up.

Is TALON's radar for Coldiron 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 Coldiron, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.

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