Diablock, KY Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Diablock, Perry County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Diablock?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged damaging thunderstorm winds on 112 days in the Perry forecast zone and Perry County — the most common reported hazard around Diablock, mostly in July and June. Next come heavy snow & winter storms (44 days) and flash flooding (40 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 112 | Mar 2026 | May 8, 2009 · $50,000 damage |
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 44 | Jan 2025 | Dec 18, 2009 · $50,000 damage |
| Flash flooding | 40 | Jul 2022 | Jul 28, 2022 · 6 deaths |
| Flooding | 28 | Aug 2022 | Feb 16, 2003 · $610,000 damage |
| Excessive heat | 9 | Aug 2010 | — |
| High winds | 8 | Sep 2024 | Jan 1, 2022 · $20,000 damage |
| Ice storms & sleet | 8 | Feb 2021 | — |
| Debris flows | 4 | Mar 2021 | May 18, 2018 · $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 Perry forecast zone and Perry County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Diablock get?
A normal year brings about 8.8 inches of snow to Diablock, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Hazard Wtr Wks weather station 1.4 miles away. The snowiest month is usually January (4.0 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.1 | 4.0 | 1.6 | 2.1 | 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 Diablock?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KJKL (Jackson, KY), about 26 miles north-northwest. 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 Diablock | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KJKL Jackson, KY | 26 mi north-northwest | 1,600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KMRX Knoxville, TN | 74 mi south | 6,200 ft | Fair — the beam can pass over shallow snow and low-level rotation |
| KRLX Charleston, WV | 109 mi northeast | 10,900 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 Diablock
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 9 tornadoes within 25 miles of Diablock, 1 of them EF2/F2 or stronger. Most came in May and March. The strongest was an F2 on May 18, 1995, which passed about 9 miles north of town. The most recent was an EF1 on July 27, 2014, which touched down about 20 miles south-southwest of town.
Hail: 165 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955, 15 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 Diablock'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.
Diablock radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Diablock, KY?
KJKL (Jackson, KY), about 26 miles north-northwest. KMRX (Knoxville, TN) is 74 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Diablock?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Diablock the lowest scan from KJKL is about 1,600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Diablock 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 Diablock, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
Radar for nearby towns
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- Cumberland, KY radar 19 mi
- Whitesburg, KY radar 21 mi
- Jackson, KY radar 26 mi
- Wheelwright, KY radar 26 mi
- Harlan, KY radar 28 mi
- Jenkins, KY radar 29 mi
- Manchester, KY radar 33 mi
- Salyersville, KY radar 36 mi
- Prestonsburg, KY radar 38 mi